Zinc oxide

Zinc oxide is an active ingredient that is used to treat skin conditions such as diaper rash, dermatitis, hemorrhoids and minor skin injuries. It is a chemical compound of zinc and oxygen. Zinc oxide has drying, skin-protecting, wound-healing and slightly antiseptic properties. Zinc oxide is also used in various cosmetic products. It is also offered in fixed combinations with other active ingredients. Zinc oxide can be used as a sun cream because it prevents UV light from penetrating. Zinc oxide is available in the form of various ointments or as a shaking mixture. Zinc oxide forms colorless hexagonal crystals, but can also be available as a white powder. It is insoluble in water and is found in nature as zincite.

Zinc oxide has drying, astringent, skin-protecting and skin-caring, wound-healing and slightly disinfectant properties. Zinc oxide can also be used to treat fungal diseases. These effects are achieved by releasing zinc ions from the ointment. It only acts locally on the applied area and represents a further physical barrier in addition to the skin. Due to the purely local effect, there is no absorption into the body and therefore no systemic effects (effects in the bloodstream).

Always take zinc oxide exactly as described in the package leaflet or as advised by your doctor.

Zinc oxide is applied to the affected skin area once or twice a day.

The following side effects may occur:

• Contact allergies and intolerance reactions

Interactions may occur if the following medicines are taken at the same time:

• with other medicines that are applied to the skin may have an adverse effect

Zinc oxide must NOT be taken in the following cases:

• in the case of an allergy or hypersensitivity to zinc oxide
• in the case of deep wounds and 2nd & 3rd degree burns

There are no age restrictions for zinc oxide.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding , there is no evidence of any risks. However, it cannot be assumed that the active ingredient will harm the unborn baby or infant, as zinc oxide is not absorbed into the mother's bloodstream.

Talk to your doctor before using zinc oxide.

Zinc oxide was already used in ancient times.