What is in Desitin ointment?

DESITIN^® Maximum Strength Original Paste contains the maximum level of zinc oxide, immediately forming a protective barrier to help heal and soothe diaper rash discomfort. Our thick, rich, hypoallergenic, pediatrician-tested formula provides overnight relief for baby's tender skin.

What does Desitin do to the skin?

Helps relieve dry, chapped, cracked skin. Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Soothes and relieves minor skin irritations and rash discomfort. Protects chafed skin and help seal out wetness.

Can you put Desitin on broken skin?

Protect the healthy skin near the rash with a cream such as A+D Ointment, Desitin, Diaparene, or zinc oxide. Don't put the cream on broken skin. It can slow the healing process. If you use a disposable product, fold the plastic area away from the body.

What does Desitin cure?

This medication is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (such as burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture.

Is zinc oxide an antifungal?

Miconazole and zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is a combination antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

What can Desitin be used for

Can Desitin help with yeast infection?

Over-the-counter home remedies are available, to treat yeast infections, for example, Desitin, A+D ointment, Triple Paste, and Vaseline for both prevention and treatment. Check with the child's doctor before using any product on infants, babies, toddlers, and children for yeast infections and diaper rash.

Can you use Desitin on bed sores?

Use Desitin, A&D Ointment, or another similar product to protect the skin from moisture and acidity from the urine. If he's also incontinent of stool, he's at an increased risk of skin breakdown from the bacteria and digestive enzymes found in bowel movements.

What does zinc oxide do?

Descriptions. Zinc oxide topical cream is used to treat and prevent diaper rash. It is also used to protect skin from being irritated and wet caused by diaper use.

Does zinc oxide heal skin?

Results showed that topical zinc oxide had increased wound healing, increased reepithelialization, decreased rates of infection and decreased rates of deterioration of ulcers. Topical zinc oxide has shown to improve the rate of wound healing in patients, regardless of their zinc status.

Does zinc oxide have side effects?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

Will zinc oxide help a yeast infection?

Zinc oxide topical will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection. Call your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as redness and warmth or oozing skin lesions. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What does zinc do for skin?

Zinc as an anti-inflammatory agent

Inflammation is important in the role of skin recovery, but too much can lead to free radicals that cause damage. Zinc reduces inflammation, healing tissues and smoothing skin. It's great for treating rosacea, eczema and melasma, among other skin conditions.

What does zinc do for diaper rash?

It can promote the healing of chapped skin and diaper rash. Zinc oxide works as a mild astringent and has some antiseptic properties. Zinc oxide is commonly used to prevent or to treat diaper rash by forming a protective barrier between the skin and the diaper.

Is cod liver oil in Desitin?

Desitin Ointment, a diaper rash ointment, mainly based on zinc oxide and cod liver oil.

Does Desitin have propylene glycol?

SkinSAFE has reviewed the ingredients of Desitin Diaper Rash Cream - 2 oz - and found it to be 91% Top Allergen Free and free of Gluten, Coconut, Nickel, Top Common Allergy Causing Preservatives, Paraben, Topical Antibiotic, MCI/MI, Soy, Propylene Glycol, Irritant/Acid, and Dye.

What can you not mix with zinc oxide?

You should not use zinc oxide topical if you are allergic to zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petroleum jelly, parabens, mineral oil, or wax. Zinc oxide topical will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection.

Is zinc oxide cancerous?

This in turn could increase the risk of skin cancer. Ma also found that the longer zinc oxide is exposed to sunlight, the greater the potential damage to human cells. "Zinc oxide may generate free radicals when exposed to UV (ultraviolet) sunlight," May says, "and those free radicals can kill cells."

Does A&D ointment have zinc in it?

A+D Zinc Oxide Cream is specially formulated with zinc oxide, the #1 pediatrician-recommended ingredient for the treatment of diaper rash. Spreads on easily, providing thorough coverage for effective treatment and protection. Allows skin to heal naturally. Use at first sign of diaper rash.

Why do bed sores turn black?

Eschar refers to the dead tissue component of a bed sore or other wound, such as a burn injury. It appears as a patch of dead skin covering the bed sore. Eschar may be black, brown, or tan in appearance.

Does Desitin treat jock itch?

We recommend that our patients who are dealing with jock itch also use a barrier method, like Butt Paste or Desitin, which are zinc oxide-based creams. Something else that has proved effective, particularly in humid climates where getting completely dry is a challenge, is using a blow dryer.

Is Desitin toxic?

Toxicity. Both zinc oxide and the inactive ingredients in diaper rash cream are minimally toxic. Ingestion of a mouthful or less is expected to cause a mild laxative effect at worst.

Which ointment is best for itching in private parts?

Clotrimazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet).

Can I use Desitin under my breast?

I use this under my breasts when I get a rash. (The heavier your breasts the more susceptible you are to rashes and/or yeast.) In the past I've had doctors prescribe me a variety of medicines that simply didn't work so, remembering how well Desitin worked on my kids when they were little, I decided to give it a try.

Can adults use diaper rash cream yeast infection?

In most cases, you can treat a mild adult diaper rash at home. One of the most effective treatments is an OTC zinc oxide diaper cream. Examples of adult diaper creams include: Balmex Adult Care Rash Cream.