Question 1

is it okay to use castor oil on warts when breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although I doubt it would do much.The general rule is all lotions /creams/oils you put on your skin cannot enter your blood and bother the formation of breast milk.

Question 2

can tea tree oil treat genital warts?

Accepted Answer

Not reliably: Nobody really knows. Tee tree oil is a common folk remedy but has never been studied scientifically. It's a skin irritant, so it might help. However, attempting treatment risks changing the appearance of the warts, making it more difficult for a doctor to accurately diagnose the problem. You would be much wiser to not treat yourself, see a doctor, then follow her professional advice.

Question 3

will taking zinc vitamins help get rid of genital warts?

Accepted Answer

: No, zinc vitamins do not help with genital warts. Genital warts are generally caused by certain strains of HPV. You should see your dermatologist or your primary care doctor for immediate treatment of the warts themselves.. Good luck

Question 4

can i use zinc and castor oil as a sun cream ?

Accepted Answer

HUH????: There are many nice sun screens in the stores. Castor oil will not be useful. There are numerous sun screens [blocks] containing various types of zinc.

Question 5

can you use zinc and castor oil cream for infections?

Accepted Answer

No: These are okay topical agents for  say scraping your knee at the park and there is no place to get real care.  Its nice to semi protect the wound and keep it sterile to some degree. However, If tissue gets infected a stronger antibiotic will be needed.

Question 6

would zinc and and castor oil help as a barrier to prevent a rash from swimming pool chemicals such as bromide?

Accepted Answer

Not sure how this: would work. Generally face/eyes are most sensitive. Everywhere can be sensitive. I'm not following where you would put them to be relevant. Everywhere ? How often reapply? Is it a theoretical or known sensitivity?
"doubtful" i think is the answer.

Question 7

hello doctor. i have very dry scalp with lots of dandruf. can one use zinc & castor oil ointment b.p. on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

DRY SCALP DANDRUFF: SUGGESTION: STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
USE AN OVER THE COUNTER TAR SHAMPOO DAILY!
THATS DAILY!
I KNOW THIS DIFFICULT FOR WOMEN, BUT IF YOU COULD DO THIS FOR TWO WEEKS YOU SHOULD SEE A REMARKABLE IMPROVEMENT.
BEST LUCK . . .

Question 8

hi, can zinc and castor oil ointment be used for acne?

Accepted Answer

Can or should ?: You can try anything that suits you. However, I don't think either would help. Both are likely to further plug your pores and aggravate any existing problem.

Question 9

can you use zinc and castor oil cream on diaper thrush?

Accepted Answer

No: This will not be effective in treating the yeast infection. It is a great diaper cream for irritative diaper rash, but will not do anything for curing yeast. You need an anti-fungal treatment for a yeast infection. Call your doctor for a prescription for Nystatin or other appropriate treatment if you are sure the rash is yeast.

Question 10

are zinc and castor oil good for revmoing scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Silicone gel application topically to scars is the only non-invasive treatment that has been proven to improve the appearance of scars. More invasive treatments involve dermarolling and laser treatments.

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