Question 1

can adults use desitin for yeast infection ?

Accepted Answer

Waste of time: If used for comfort, it is fine. However, it has no effect on the germs and will not kill them or permit healing.

Question 2

is it possible that adults use desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) cream?

Accepted Answer

I often tell patient: to use Destine for all ages as it is very safe for raw irritated skin in going or between buttocks.

Question 3

will desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work on an adult rash as well?

Accepted Answer

Desiten: Desiten is a baby ointment for diaper rash.  But it might help other rashes, such as eczema.

Question 4

can adults use desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) on anal rashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, desiring is a moisture barrier. Another inexpensive product you might try (another soothing moisture barrier used by adults) is calmoseptine, which is available over the counter as well.

Question 5

will desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (for baby's diaper rash) work on an adult rash?

Accepted Answer

Open to air: The best remedy for diaper rash is to clean the area thoroughly and often. After cleaning air dry or fan with your hand or use a blow dryer on cool. Leave the diaper off when you can. Creams are basically a barrier and when using take care to dry the area off well before applying.
Also some diaper rashes will require medicated cream. You may want to call your pediatrician.

Question 6

can desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) help rash on adult vagina?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: However it depends on what the trash is from.  If it is from friction and just general irritation, it could.  However, i'd it is not, and from am infection of some sort, not likely.  It will not hurt you though.  Most likely if it does not improve, you should consider having your primary care or gyn doc give you a formal diagnosis.  I hope that helps!

Question 7

can desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) be used to treat yeast infections in adults?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't help: There is nothing in desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) that would help a true yeast infection.

Question 8

i have a rash between my butt cheeks/near anal area. would desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work? is it even possible for adults to get rashes like diaper rashes anymore?

Accepted Answer

Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) is ok.: If it's due to irritation, then Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) or even just plain vaseline should resolve your problem in a 2-3 days.  If it's due to an infection, it will not improve, the pain will worsen, and you will need to see a doctor.

Question 9

can i apply desitin to help burning on the outside of my vagina while on oral fluconazone?

Accepted Answer

: Would be better to use Canesten or some other vaginal yeast cream that you can buy without a prescription.

Question 10

when i went into my doctor a week ago ago he told me to use desitin for hair focciles since they itch but that hasnt helped for the itch ?

Accepted Answer

GET A 2ND OPINION: The dermatologist suggested a treatment which is not effective.  See another doctor.

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Will desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work on an adult rash as well?

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Can adults use desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) on anal rashes?

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Will desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (for baby's diaper rash) work on an adult rash?

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Can desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) help rash on adult vagina?

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Can desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) be used to treat yeast infections in adults?

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I have a rash between my butt cheeks/near anal area. would desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work? is it even possible for adults to get rashes like diaper rashes anymore?

A member asked:

Can i apply desitin to help burning on the outside of my vagina while on oral fluconazone?

A member asked:

When i went into my doctor a week ago ago he told me to use desitin for hair focciles since they itch but that hasnt helped for the itch ?

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