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Recovering from vaginal yeast infection. have chaffing & little inflammation thats all. vagisil & mobistat burn. can i use desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) to prevent chafing?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) or any of the diaper rash creams will help to protect the newly cured area by putting a moisture protective barrier.

Answered 12/6/2020

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