Knowledge of Pharma

  Calamine lotion is a topical medication that can help relieve itching caused by minor skin irritations .  It is usually made by mixing calamine, zinc oxide, glycerin and water with some other ingredients .  There are different methods of preparing calamine lotion, such as using a stainless steel container  or a solution of sodium citrate .  You can watch some videos on how to prepare calamine lotion on YouTube , but be careful not to use it as a makeup primer as some TikTok users have done, because it may cause skin irritation or dryness . Calamine lotion has several benefits for the skin.  It can help relieve itching caused by minor skin irritations, such as insect bites, chickenpox, shingles, poison ivy/oak/sumac and scabies .  It can also help dry out oozing and weeping from these skin conditions .  Some people also use calamine lotion to help manage acne, as it may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties due to its zinc content ....

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