Zinc oxide

Brand Names: A+d Diaper Rash, Aveeno Anti-itch Reformulated Jun 2007, Baby Anti Monkey Butt Diaper Rash Powder, Balmex, Caladryl, Calazime Skin Protectant, Caldesene, Calmodrox, Calmol, Calmoseptine Ointment, Carlesta, Critic-aid Skin, Dermacinrx Therazole Pak, Desitin, Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash, Dyna1199 with Dimethicone, Dynashield, Dynashield Zo, Eucerin, Flanders, Gold Bond Baby Cornstarch Plus, Pregvit, Rash Relief Antibacterial, Rash Relief Antifungal, Rash Relief With Zinc Oxide, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste, Triple Paste, Tronolane Anesthetic, Vusion, Z-bum, Zincofax

Background: Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound used in a number of manufacturing processes. It can be found in rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, and first-aid tapes. It occurs naturally as the mineral zincite, but most zinc oxide is produced syntheticall...

Indication: For adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis. Also, it can be used to treat minor skin irritations (eg, cuts, burns, and scrapes, poison ivy).

Zinc oxide can be used in ointments, creams, and lotions to protect against sunburn and other damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light.

Associated Conditions: Acute Wounds, Atopic Dermatitis, Burns first degree, Diaper Rash, Herpes Labialis, Injuries to the Nipple (Fissures and Cracks) Resulting Breastfeeding, Intertrigo, Pain, Pruritus, Second Degree Burns, Sensitive Skin, Skin Irritation, Skin candida, Sunburn, Wound, Chafing, Damaged skin, Dry, cracked skin, Facial rash, Heat rash, Superficial Wounds, Watery skin lesions