Demulcent (Noun)
Meaning
A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a demulcent cream to the burn patient's wounds to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Topical demulcents like aloe vera and chamomile are commonly used to soothe skin irritations such as sunburns.
- She searched for a natural demulcent to apply to her infant's diaper rash.
- Over-the-counter demulcent products, like calamine lotion, are designed to ease itchy and red skin conditions.
- As a veterinarian, Dr. Johnson prescribed a special demulcent spray for her dog's scraped skin.