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a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort You should put some ointment on that cut.
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Recent Examples of ointments Accepted medications that can be disposed of at the event include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed, prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins. —
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 In 2026, however, formulas are more playful, blurring the lines between lip care and flair—pairing the benefits of traditional ointments with the versatility of makeup. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 Don't add any oils or ointments to a humidifier. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments. —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025 How to Wash Cotton Skin Care Gloves Cotton gloves used for skin care should be washed regularly to keep them free of bacteria that can cause skin irritation and to prevent product buildup from creams, balms, and ointments used to treat skin conditions. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 Current treatments range from antidepressants to topical ointments. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 The chronic condition can cause irritation but flare-ups can be managed through diet, as well as ointments or creams. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 In 2026, however, formulas are more playful, blurring the lines between lip care and flair—pairing the benefits of traditional ointments with the versatility of makeup. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 Don't add any oils or ointments to a humidifier. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments. —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025 How to Wash Cotton Skin Care Gloves Cotton gloves used for skin care should be washed regularly to keep them free of bacteria that can cause skin irritation and to prevent product buildup from creams, balms, and ointments used to treat skin conditions. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 Current treatments range from antidepressants to topical ointments. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 The chronic condition can cause irritation but flare-ups can be managed through diet, as well as ointments or creams. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
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What a process of lotions, potions, all sorts of serums, creams and oils, and some techy stuff like an ultrasound peel and cold oxygen bursts.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Images of Essiedu’s Snape already appear to capture the potions professor’s foreboding presence, but this casting has triggered a racist backlash online.— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the year, China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices.— Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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Some of Kennedy’s top allies and staffers are proponents of the drugs.— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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And while other medications prescribed for anxiety, like certain anti-depressants, can take weeks to work, propranolol can take effect within an hour.— The Week UK, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
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According to Lee, there are medications that can help but would need to be administered within a specific time frame.— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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This all comes down to the idea that rights aren’t really rights without remedies.— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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The global market for those medicines is projected to grow to more than $24 billion by 2035, according to the investment bank.— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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Shortages have been exacerbated by an increase in prescriptions for estrogen since the Food and Drug Administration removed its black-box warning label last fall.— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Carry extra prescriptions in case of delays.— Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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