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Which is better for red, irritated and itchy skin around the bum and tailbone: astringent like zinc oxide or moisturizer like urea/vitamin e cream?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ITCHY RASH TAILBONE: HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN THERE? ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT AFTER A SHOWER AND BEFORE BEDTIME. CLEAN UNDERSHORTS. MILD SOAP.

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Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

Which is better for red, irritated and itchy skin around the bum and tailbone: astringent like zinc oxide or moisturizer like urea/vitamin e cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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