calamine , a hand-picked by the World Health Organization (WHO), included in the list of basic medicines for children, recommended as a safe drug for infants and young children.
is cheap and easy to buy, you can find it at the pharmacy downstairs. But, calamine you really use it right?
Do you know that there are different types of calamine preparations? Different types are suitable for different ages;
Do you know when calamine can be used with confidence, when should you use it with caution, and when should you never use it?
Don’t panic, you will know from today.
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About calamine, you want to know...
1] How many calamine preparations are there?
In terms of ingredients, there are 2 types of calamine preparations:
one is relatively simple, only containing calamine + glycerol + + zinc oxide for infants Available;
The other is a compound type, with many ingredients, there will be menthol, borneol and more than 8span11span.
According to the characteristics, there are 3 types of calamine preparations:
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For babies under 2 years old
★ For babies who are allergic to zinc oxide
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★ If the ingredient contains menthol, it is forbidden for babies under 2 years of age
, because it can disperse the cold sensation of mint to the brain and stimulate the nerves. Itching.
Considering that it is too stimulating to the nerves, and the nerves of infants and young children are developing at a high speed, all babies under 2 years old are prohibited.
★ For babies who are allergic to zinc oxide,
zinc oxide is the first ingredient in zinc oxide. After use, I wonder if the baby is allergic to zinc oxide.
It is recommended to apply a small amount of observation first,Once you have burning sensation, redness, rashes, face swelling and tongue swelling, stop using it immediately and wash it off with water.
snack reminder:
babies who are allergic to zinc oxide should also pay attention to both of them when using sunscreen cream and physical ingredients.
If parents are not at ease, they can also take a "skin test" to eliminate this potential danger.
★ Do not use
for areas with mucous membranes and hair.
★ You can’t use
when the baby’s skin is scratched or scratched. Liquid, it can’t be used.
Of course,It can be used if it is already scabs.
3] In which case should calamine lotion be used with caution?
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span0p ★ burn it with caution. The preferred first aid method is to rinse with cold water for 5-15 minutes.
★ To treat eczema, use it with caution. For the treatment of eczema, calamine can only be used as a combination medicine, and it needs to be prescribed by a doctor.
★ For first-degree burns, use
, not first-degree burns. Temporary alternative.
first-degree burns, which means redness and peeling from the hot sun, or burns with hot soup, hot rice, or hot bath water,At this time, the skin appears red and swollen, but there is no ulceration.
At this time, the preferred first aid method is cold water (not ice water) for 5-15 minutes.
If the skin is still hot and uncomfortable after washing, and there is nothing else on hand, you can apply a little calamine lotion to relieve irritation.
emphasize again, calamine is not the first choice, is quite "heavy" because it feels quite "heavy", and it will hinder the healing of burns and scalds. If the skin has an infection, it is not easy to find out in time.
★ It can only be used as a combination medicine to treat eczema
When the baby develops eczema and also has itching, it is not recommended to use span11 _strong. .
because calamine lotion has drying characteristics ,A very important care for eczema is moisturizing .
If the doctor prescribes it, calamine is only a combination medicine, and the specific use needs to follow the doctor's advice.
4] In which case can calamine lotion be used?
calamine lotion is an antipruritic agent, mainly used for acute pruritic skin diseases, such as:
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5] How to use calamine lotion?
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★ Wash and dry the area that needs to be applied
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★ You can apply 2-3 times a day
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If there is no improvement within 7 days after calamine application, or a rash or irritation occurs, please stop using it and consult a doctor.
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