Dermatologists have urged people to protect their skin, hair and eyes from harsh effects of synthetic colours and prolonged sun exposure while celebrating Holi. Dr Gurvinder Pal Thami, professor ...

As symptoms develop, you may wish to apply calamine lotion or take antihistamines. Corticosteroids and topicals to dry out the blisters may also help. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for ...

OTC topical treatments, such as calamine lotion and hydrocortisone, can help relieve itching and swelling. A doctor may prescribe an oral antihistamine to lessen the allergic reaction. Dyshidrotic ...

As someone with a fairly minimal skin-care routine, it’s difficult to convince me to add a new product or step. But vitamin C is one of those actually necessary ingredients. The antioxidant ...

I grappled with acne for years...it followed me well into adulthood—pimple patches, tea tree oil, Lacto Calamine, toothpaste, you name it, I’ve tried it. I’d reached a point of such despair that I had ...

You can also try over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, such as a corticosteroid cream, calamine lotion, or creams with menthol to help ease your symptoms. Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic bone marrow ...

For red, itchy bites, over-the-counter treatments can help. After cleaning the bite area with soap and water, let your skin dry, then apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotion to reduce itching. If the ...