Zinc oxide ointment can be used to treat eczema on the face.
Zinc Oxide Ointment is an over-the-counter dermatologic medication used primarily for the treatment of acute or subacute dermatitis, eczema, prickly heat, and mild or small skin ulcers. Zinc oxide ointment has a weak astringent, nourishing and moisturizing effect on the skin, as well as a drying and absorbing effect, so it can be used to treat facial eczema.
In the use of zinc oxide ointment in the process of occasional allergic reactions, such as redness, swelling, burning sensation, etc., but the contraindications are not clear, it should be noted that the use of zinc oxide ointment to avoid contact with the eyes and other mucous membrane parts; zinc oxide ointment allergic patients are prohibited from using, allergy should be used with caution; children need to be used under the supervision of their parents; the elderly, pregnancy and lactation of female use of the drug need to consult a doctor.
If you need to use zinc oxide ointment to treat eczema, it is recommended to consult a doctor and use the medication under the doctor’s guidance.