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

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 3

any home recipe for homemade sunscreen with zinc oxide?

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Buy sunscreen: Why take chances with your skin? While zinc oxide is a low-tech but effective sun blocking ingredient, you don't have to spend much to get good sunscreens.

Question 4

is titanium dioxide as effective as zinc oxide for sunscreen?

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Yes: In fact it is better than zinc oxide.

Question 5

is there a difference between zinc oxide tablets and zinc gluconate?

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Yes,but neither best: Zinc can be difficult to absorb. Zinc oxide is poorly absorbed and is probably best for topical use (as a sunscreen). Zinc gluconate is better absorbed and is commonly used in lozenges for treating colds. However, research shows that zinc picolinate is much better absorbed than zinc gluconate. Thus, i recommend supplementing with zinc picolinate. See www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/3630857.

Question 6

with the exception of chemical sunblocks, is it true that virtually all  sunblocks use micronized zinc oxide or micronized titanium dioxide nowadays?

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Yes: Sunblocks by definition contain a structure (metallic) which reflects the sunlight rather that absorb parts of the spectrum like sunscreens.  They use micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: zinc oxide?

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Zinc Oxide: Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula zno. It usually appears as a white powder, nearly insoluble in water. The powder is widely used as an additive into numerous materials and products 

http://encyclopedia.Thefreedictionary.Com/zinc+oxide.

Question 8

can zinc oxide be used on jock itch?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is titanium dioxide as good as zinc oxide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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