Question 1

is aloe vera a good sunburn treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Certainly good at soothing the burning pain from sunburn.

Question 2

what is sunburn treatment?

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Number one best : Treatment is avoidance.   Other than that keep it moisturized and treat the pain.... If blisters develop... Or pain can not be controlled then see your pcp and ask for a dermatological referral.  I have used silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) in the past if it is contraindicated based on burn location, etc.

Question 3

does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) ointment cure acne?

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No: Ther is no "cure" for acne only control but desiring is not intended for acne patients.

Question 4

can zinc oxide be used to treat itch?

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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 5

does zinc oxide oinment work for sun?

Accepted Answer

Zinc Oxide: can create a protective barrier against the sun's UV rays.

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

a zinc oxide or other sunscreen recommended all the time ?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the beneficial effect of zinc oxide on acne?

Accepted Answer

Beneficial: If you use a broad spectrum sunscreen that contains both zinc oxide and 5% niacinamide (elta uv clear), the benefits will be favorable.

Question 10

is it a good idea to use zinc oxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

No: It's ugly, messy and won't work. If topical benzoyl peroxide or a retinoic acid derivative has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician who can add prescrioption-strength Rx.

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