You mention washing powder and that you are avoiding soap which is great - add bath oils to water and use emulsifying ointment or a water dispersible cream such as the aqueous cream or unguentum ...

According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, using OTC antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Polysporin on your boil is ineffective because the medication won’t penetrate the ...

Ask your health care provider if you should use an ointment, such as petroleum jelly, on healthy skin around the affected area to reduce this risk. If you have any worsening pain or swelling or ...

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2005;6(2):85-101. Antimicrobial medications for conjunctivitis are typically given as one drop (or one-half inch of ointment) four times daily for 5-7 days. Ointments have ...

A person can ask their pharmacist for an OTC cream or ointment to help treat and soothe hemorrhoids. Examples include: According to a 2021 study, headaches are the most common side effect of ...

Hartman also particularly likes the ointment-like texture that’s “non-greasy” and thinks it “should be a part of every eczema treatment plan.” Thanks to the hyaluronic acid and glycerin ...

Can you put Vaseline on your vagina to stop itching? No. Vaseline, or petroleum jelly, is an oil-based ointment. There has been some research that links Vaseline with an increased risk of vaginal ...

Many doctors say gentle cleaning with water is still the best way to treat sore skin. A gentle ointment like petroleum jelly can provide a barrier that helps protect your skin. It’s a better ...

To learn more about the different ways to treat bug bites and how to shop for the right ointment for you, I spoke to three experts about what to look for in a formulation. I also included some of ...