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Does lacto calamine stop itching?

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Yes: Calamine solution is good for itchy rashes.

Answered 9/13/2013

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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?

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Son can't sleep cus hes covered in mosquito bites head to to what do I do he can't stop itching we have tried calimine lotion?

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Other than calamine or cortizone (hydrocortisone) what can be used for itching?

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I have anal itching. Today i bought walgreens calahist medicated calamine lotion, but it says external use only. Can I use it on my anus?

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I applied permethrin an hour ago. It soothed the itching and the hives I have from an allergic reaction to another medication. May I apply calamine or?

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