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Is Itching A Side Effect Of Desitin?

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

my granddaughter swallowed a very small amount of Desitin ...should she call the doctor...give her milk or? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Shuba Hariprasad MD

I got a very,very small swipe of of Desitin (Maximum Strength) in my mouth? Should I be concerned? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shuba Hariprasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney MD

I have a rash on my scrotum for the past month, I have been putting on Desitin but it's not helping the itch go away, what can I do ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Hema Yadav MD

steroid & has side effects..Would Desitin still work for my baby since the rash has become even worse now? ... & the nappy area rash seems to have worsened My baby is only on breastmilk I would normally use... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hema Yadav ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney MD

I need to know how to treat a burning/itching sensation in the genital area. I have tried A&D ointment and Desitin which do not help. Along with a non fragrance soap numerous times a day. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney ( Dermatologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Irshad H Naqvi MD

thought it was an allergic reaction to Desitin because I just used Desitin on him for the first time the day before. So I stopped using Desitin and just in case, changed the diaper brand. It cleared... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Irshad H Naqvi ( Pediatrician)
Dr.   Dorina Gurabardhi MD

% 3 times daily. can it be use with desitin at the same time. Just wanted to know how to apply with desitin as well without any interaction. Thank you Sincerely Cynthia flores ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Mahaveer Patil MD

burning and itching with pain. Vaginal area hot. Have applied to sore area only, Desitin petroleum skin protectant as well as Desitin Zync Oxide to buttocks area . This is my 2 day treating. What... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahaveer Patil ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Vasanth MD

like desitin and calamine, antibiotic ointment and dermoplast. The dermoplast really burns but help a lot with the burning and itching. It has been about 2 months since the onset but feeling better just ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasanth ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rishi MD

, nifidetine, desitin, and herbal emollients. i am MISERABLE. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rishi ( General Surgeon)