Bell's Calamine Lotion is usually indicated for minor skin irritations and sunburn. It has a cooling effect used to relieve the discomfort of dermatitis. It cools the skin by evaporation and is useful for allaying the pain of the swelling of sunburn. The cooling effect can also be used to relieve the discomfort of dermatitis or itchy skin caused by chickenpox, and it also works as a protective application for eczema and slight abrasions.