Calmoseptine ointment is an over-the-counter product that is commonly used to relieve diaper rash. It works by forming a barrier between the skin and urine, and the ointment temporarily relieves itching and irritation caused by diaper rash....
The mineral zinc is so important for healthy skin that zinc deficiency in the diet can cause skin problems like dermatitis and acne, according to the University of Maryland. Skin care with topical zinc ointment may also help protect the skin and...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment is made by Eucerin, specialists in skin care, and is an advanced healing ointment for severe dry skin. According to the Eucerin website, Aquaphor is made specifically to protect cracked or dry or irritated skin. It also...
Aquaphilic ointment is for those with dry skin and eczema. It is a thick healing grease that takes a while to soak in to the skin. Many swear by it for their eczema. While there are different varieties of the ointment, the basic product has only a...
The initial use for nitroglycerin ointment included treating patients who suffered from episodes of chest pain. However as science and research continue to push forward, more uses for this ointment are found. Make sure to follow the specific...
Zinc oxide is a mineral-based ointment that's included in many recognizable skin products such as Desitin and calamine lotion. You can use topical skin products containing zinc oxide to treat diaper rash and a variety of other skin irritations....
Ichthammol, or ammonium bituminosulfonate, is a sulfurous, tarry product derived from oil shale. It is sold as an ointment with a dark color and strong odor, typically mixed with other ingredients to produce a concentration of 10 to 20 percent...
Sulphur ointment is available over the counter under many brand names, and the product is useful for treating a few kinds of skin disorders, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sulphur has keratolytic properties, meaning it softens and loosens dead skin...
Take advantage of the healing power of brilliant calendula flowers to help heal scar tissue and condition your skin. According to "The New Age Herbalist," calendula is traditional remedy for wounds, scars, stings, varicose, veins, calluses and...
Mupirocin antibiotic ointment, available as the brand Bactroban, is used for healing bacterial skin infections. Although a certain species of bacteria has a role in acne, particularly in regard to inflammation, Bactroban ointment is not indicated...
Lanolin is a wax-like substance obtained from animals with wool, such as sheep. Secreted from the sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles, lanolin helps animals shed water from their woolly coats. As an ingredient in cosmetics and...
Erythromycin is an antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide family and is derived from a strain of bacteria known as Streptomyces erythraeus. Erythromycin prevents the growth of the bacteria by inhibiting the process of protein synthesis in them...
Certain kinds of pain can be exceptionally difficult to treat. One way of treating pain is to prevent the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. Ointments that contain capsaicin can be applied to the skin above affected areas to attempt to...
Stretch marks develop when a person's skin gets pulled so tightly that the skin looses its elasticity and becomes stretched out of shape. Often seen as a bane of pregnancy, stretch marks may also occur as a result of medication and other health...
When your baby is suffering from a diaper rash, it can be tempting to layer on the diaper rash ointment in hopes of helping the rash to heal faster. But excess amounts of ointment could cause further irritation. Removing diaper rash ointment the...
Hemorrhoids (also sometimes called piles) are the result of veins in the anus and rectum becoming swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids can be caused by strain put on the veins during bowel movements or as a result of pregnancy. One of the main risks...
Antibacterial ointment is valuable to any household which treats a fair amount of minor abrasions and lacerations. For years, conventional wisdom held that the best way to treat small scrapes and cuts was to let them "air," and not use...
Doctors prescribe ointments for the eyes whenever they feel an eye drop will not treat a condition as well as ointment. Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is an antibiotic that comes in a small tube. The doctor will give instruction on how much and...
There are two different forms of skullcap available--American skullcap and Chinese skullcap--which have very different medicinal components. When choosing an ointment, read the ingredients to be sure you are getting the right herb to treat your...
Bacitracin, also known as polysporin, is an antibiotic found in a number of ointments for application to the skin, either alone or with other antibiotics. Widely regarded as safe when used as directed, bacitracin zinc ointment has a number of...
Because rashes have a number of causes ranging from minor allergens to serious conditions like lupus, you should always consult your doctor before treating a rash on your own. If the rash recurs, it may be a sign of a previously undiagnosed skin...
Doctors prescribe erythromycin eye ointment to treat or prevent certain eye conditions. Though the medicated ointment may cause some blurriness to the user's vision, the medication does not usually cause significant side effects. The blurry vision...
In addition to being used as a wood preservative, pine tar has traditionally been used as an ointment and a cleanser. When pine bark, needles and cones are carbonized in a cauldron or open flame, the natural pine oil is preserved and easily mixed...
According to Serendip, a Bryn Mawr College website, colloidal silver is literally a suspension of microscopic silver particles in a liquid or ointment. The ointment itself has a number of uses for health, which include treating burns and skin...
Acne can leave behind obnoxious scars, especially if you scratch at or pick your pimples while they are still healing, says dermatologist Jeannette Graf. While these scars typically fade on their own, you can help reduce their appearance by...
Zinc oxide ointment can relieve a variety of mild skin conditions such as diaper rash, pimples and minor burns, including sunburn. Zinc oxide acts as skin barrier to prevent and heal skin irritation. It is used in a variety of skin creams and...
Eczema is a skin condition that is common in infants. According to the Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego, 15 to 20 percent of infants suffer from eczema, up from 7 percent in 1960. Eczema is characterized by scaly, red patches or dots that...
Manufacturers of black herbal ointments offer the products as a remedy for a variety of ailments, including pain from spider bites and hot flashes caused by menopause. Black cohosh, also called black snakeroot, is one source of ointment, while...
Diaper rash is a common problem new parents deal with, since most babies will get a diaper rash at some point during their diaper-wearing years, according to pediatrician Marianne Neifert in "Parenting" magazine. Rashes are usually caused by...
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