Does zinc oxide ointment work on eczema?

Zinc oxide ointment has the effect of astringency, protection of skin lesions and dryness, so it can be used in the treatment of eczema, with certain auxiliary effects. Zinc oxide ointment is the main ingredient is zinc oxide, the drug has astringent and antipruritic effect, can relieve all kinds of dermatitis eczema caused by itching symptoms, so in the treatment of eczema can play a certain auxiliary effect. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, the main clinical manifestation is itchy skin and recurrent rashes, clinical first-line treatment for topical glucocorticoids such as mometasone furoate. The main adverse effects of zinc oxide ointment include local burning sensation, redness and swelling, etc., and when the symptoms are serious, it is necessary to stop the drug. The therapeutic effect of zinc oxide ointment on eczema varies from person to person, and eczema patients should go to the hospital in time, and combine with other drugs under the guidance of the doctor.