Zinc Oxide Information Zinc Oxide Uses Zinc Oxide Dosage Information Zinc Oxide Safety
Zinc Oxide Information Zinc Oxide is a chemical compound, ZnO, that is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in acids or alkalies. It looks like white hexagonal crystals or a white powder commonly known as zinc white. Zinc Oxide blocks ultraviolet radiation in sunlight from reaching the skin and is used in ointments, creams, and lotions to protect against sunburn.
Zinc Oxide Uses Zinc Oxide is primarily used to prevent sunburn but is also used to treat diaper rash, skin irritations, poison ivy, cuts, burns, and sunburn. The FDA approves Zinc Oxide for use as a sunscreen and skin protectant. Due to its cooling, slightly astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial, and protective action, this medication is very effective in treating the pain, inflammation, blister fluid, and infection of cold sore outbreaks. Studies also suggest that topically applied Zinc Oxide may contain beneficial amounts of the element zinc which provides numerous benefits to the skin.
Zinc Oxide Dosage Information For all products containing Zinc Oxide read and follow product label directions for use. To use as a sunscreen apply to skin before exposure to sunlight.
Zinc Oxide Safety If you have chronic skin infections/problems, or allergies (especially drug allergies), consult with your physician before using Zinc Oxide. If you are pregnant, consult with your physician before use as it is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Also consult your doctor before nursing. Some studies suggest that frequent use of Zinc Oxide may increase the risk of a vitamin D deficiency, which could lead to osteoporosis later in life. It should not be used on children (especially infants under six months of age), who have shown signs of allergic skin reaction (hypersensitivity). Zinc Oxide is safe otherwise.
