Question 1

zinc oxide tablets what is it for?

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Zinc defecit: Common symptoms include , loss of taste, poor healing, and prostate dysfucntion.

Question 2

can zinc oxide be used on jock itch?

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No.: Zinc oxide ointment has no active ingredients in it that would kill the dermatophyte (fungus) that causes jock itch. However, it might be useful as a preventative, by decreasing the chafing and friction that often leads to jock itch.

Question 3

is titanium dioxide as good as zinc oxide?

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Roughly equivalent: They are roughly equivalent as sunscreens but the preparation will have a lot to do with the effectiveness.

Question 4

are zinc oxide and sunscreens safe for toddlers?

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Yes: Sunscreen is very important for your toddler. Every sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. Use at least spf 30 and reapply frequently. Hats and sunproof clothing are helpful also but the most important thing is to limit exposure.

Question 5

are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide safe when ingested?

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Not particularly: Zinc oxide is not very toxic when you mistakenly eat it. Most of the harmful effects come from breathing in the gas form of zinc oxide at industrial sites in the chemical industry.  However, it is not particularly good for you either. Titanium dioxide is present in many foods, such as cottage cheese and ice cream, purely to make them look better, but in very small quantities.

Question 6

i heard that sunblock with zinc oxide is very good. why?

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It's opaque: Zinc oxide is what is known as a physical sunblock, meaning light cannot get through it. By preventing ultraviolet light from getting to your skin, it protects your skin from sunburn and other sun damage. Other sunscreens block uv light with chemicals, which some experts believe does not work as well as the physical sunblocks.

Question 7

a zinc oxide or other sunscreen recommended all the time ?

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Depends: Sunscreens with uv blockers can prevent sun damage to the skin in the short and long run.  Chronic sun exposure can lead to skin cancers later in life as well as skin degredation giving it a coarse leathery appearance in later life.  This is especially necessary if you have pale skin or live in a very sunny climate like australia.

Question 8

can zinc oxide be applied directly on skin as a sun block?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is the active ingredient in many sunblocks and can be very effective.

Question 9

jock itch - can anyone verify that i can use zinc oxide to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Jock itch: Head down to your local drug store and pick up a jock itch treatment. When choosing a treatment be sure to select one with plenty of zinc oxide as the active ingredient. Many people opt for gold bond powder which contains zinc oxide and also helps absorb moisture. Diaper rash creams have also been used with positive results.

Question 10

i heard that sunblock with zinc oxide is very good, is that true and why?

Accepted Answer

True: Zinc oxide is a very effective sunblock although it is a white cream which provides the barrier.  The appearance is a bit odd and so it is not commonly used but is useful in certain situations.

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