Question 1

is calamine good for bites?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be helpful for insect bites &amp; poison ivies.

Question 2

can i use calamine on sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Calamine: I use it.  If there are blisters, it is a second degree burn.  In that case you need to see an md.

Question 3

is calamine a physical sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

There is a calamine: product called Lacto Calamine Sun Shield Daily Use Sunscreen SPF 30 that can be used for that purpose. I do not know how effective regular calamine lotion is as a sunscreen.

Question 4

does lacto calamine stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calamine solution is good for itchy rashes.

Question 5

should i use caladryl or calamine?

Accepted Answer

Either: Both help to soothe itchy skin. Keep in mind though that caladryl does contain benedryl and that could cause drowsiness.

Question 6

does lacto calamine have side effects?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Just allergy to any of the individual components, which is rare.

Question 7

permetrin and calamine do they mix well ?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: I do not see a problem with combining permethrin cream and calamine lotion.  It may even provide some benefit in spreading the permethrin more evenly over your skin as you are treating the infection from scabies or lice.

Question 8

what's the difference between calamine and camomile lotions?

Accepted Answer

Different source: Calamine is usually a combination of a zinc and an iron oxide. It is helpful as a topical anti-itch treatment.  Chamomile comes from certain plants and while it has also been used to treat mild itching it is also possible one can develop an allergy to some of the individual components, particularly if you are allergic to ragweed.

Question 9

can you overdose on calamine lotion?

Accepted Answer

Calamine Lotion: is for topical use only. It should not be taken orally.

Question 10

does calamine stop the itch of mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Zinc oxide and benedryl topically does provide some relief from itching.

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