Question 1

so eveytime i scratch myself i break out in really bad hives. and than i can't stop itching until i take calamine lotion. it actually leaves purple?

Accepted Answer

Dermographism: This is a subtype of the chronic physical  urticarias.  Treatment is generally non sedating histamine blockers in addition to avoiding scratching and triggers of skin scratching.

Question 2

what is better for a 1 year old calamine lotion or aveeno (oatmeal) anti itch cream. she has a rash/ hives that peak from time to time. how often is it ok to ap?

Accepted Answer

Avoid calamine: I find this too drying and often aggravates the process. Nothing you put on hives will affect their outcome, it is deep in the skin and triggered by some immune/allergic process. Aveeno (oatmeal) baths help with the itching and a long term antihistamine like zyrtec may help.

Question 3

can calamine lotion be used for urticaria
at children 6m+? thank doctors.

Accepted Answer

Yes: This may help the itching but antihistamine can better control the hives.

Question 4

should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

Accepted Answer

No need: to keep using if the itch is gone.

Question 5

is calamine lotion safe for infants?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I consider it too drying and never recommend it.

Question 6

calamine lotion side effects on skin?

Accepted Answer

Not unless allergic: Other than relieving an itch, calamine lotion should not have any effect on the skin. It would be very unusual to be allergic to calamine lotion but it is theoretically possible, so if your skin seems more irritated, red, itchy or uncomfortable after using calamine lotion, stop using it and avoid it in the future. More likely would be effects from whatever rash you were using the calamine to treat.

Question 7

can i use calamine lotion on shingles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calamine lotion to soothe skin itching and pain. Do not use too much that it caked and is hard to get off. You can also put cool wet cloths on the area. You can put cornstarch or baking soda for rapid healing. To help remove loose crusts, soak them in the tap water. Hope it is helpful.

Question 8

calamine lotion good for oncoming pimple?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Calamine lotion is good for drying up itchy spots.  You would be better off using benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations.

Question 9

will calamine lotion reduce risk of malaria?

Accepted Answer

NO: Calamine lotion will ease the itching of mosquito or other insect bites but it does nothing to prevent mosquito bites that are the cause of malaria in endemic areas.

Question 10

how much calamine lotion in a bath for an adult?

Accepted Answer

Calamine lotion: Should be applied directly to the affected portion of the skin and is NOT generally used in a bath!

Is this a calamine "containing" bath preparation??

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So eveytime i scratch myself i break out in really bad hives. and than i can't stop itching until i take calamine lotion. it actually leaves purple?

A member asked:

What is better for a 1 year old calamine lotion or aveeno (oatmeal) anti itch cream. she has a rash/ hives that peak from time to time. how often is it ok to ap?

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Can calamine lotion be used for urticaria at children 6m+? thank doctors.

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Should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

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Is calamine lotion safe for infants?

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Calamine lotion side effects on skin?

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Can i use calamine lotion on shingles?

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Calamine lotion good for oncoming pimple?

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Will calamine lotion reduce risk of malaria?

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How much calamine lotion in a bath for an adult?

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