2007-02-13 10:52:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Zinc oxide as such is the most natural and simple and versatile of medicines. It's been around for as long as people for all we know.
Though proprietary brands of products do exist, with no doubt some beneficial additives the basic chemical is one that I would choose if I were to be lost on a desert island.
It protects the skin with open wounds or exposure. It does not degrade easily. It is antiseptic and it is cheap.
And when I taught in New Guinea it made marvellous face decoration for "sing sings" (traditional dances).
2007-02-13 12:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by salubrious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used as a barrier cream. It is most often applied to areas of skin that have been compromised (broken). Zinc helps the skin to heal. Most zinc preparations also keep the skin free from mositure. A good example of a prep that you may have heard of is Desitin.
2007-02-13 10:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by bgrayrnbsn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually used as diaper rash cream or ointment.
2007-02-13 11:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by zaleonia1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a skin protectant. Usually used in diaper areas, can also be used as a sunscreen.
2007-02-13 11:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually for acne scarring or any type of scabs.
2007-02-13 10:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by Just Ryan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sunburns
2007-02-13 11:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋