Zinc Oxide 20% - Herpes Message Board

keepsgoin · 04-15-2007, 07:46 AM

I just wanted to let people know that I have had more success with using Zinc Oxide than any other topical treatment for GH!! Just go to Walmart drug section and over by the poison ivy treatments you will find a 20% cream. I am plagued with the itchy rash type sores that appear on my buttocks and hips and itch oh sooo horribly just like poison ivy! I have used everything I can think of to put on these rashes with no success...they usually last for over a month but if I put zinc on them right away they will usually just go away and not develope into a big rash. HTH someone!

PatrioticLady · 04-15-2007, 11:52 AM

Thanks that is good to know I have developed a wierd eczema type rash on my foot that I am told could be a form of yeast infection on my skin maybe I will try the zinc on it because nothing else is making it go away completely

keepsgoin · 04-15-2007, 12:12 PM

Do you have GH? It's possible that this rash is HSV2...I have gotten it in the strangest places...wrist, finger, leg, back etc...

bleigh · 05-11-2007, 01:48 PM

I was just searching to see if anyone has posted on using zinc oxide for outbreaks. Hopefully others will try it as it has helped me so much with my outbreaks. You can also use Desitin or other baby rash cream if you don't have anything else. Helps with the tingly, irritated leg sensation too. Also, taking a really hot bath helps as well. Best to do these treatments as soon as you notice and OB coming on, but is helpful during anytime of an OB. Also, have used virgin coconut oil....seemed to be somewhat of a relief.
Hopefully this will help someone out there.....

keepsgoin · 05-11-2007, 03:27 PM

I just bought the plain old Zinc Oxide because it had the highest amount of active ingredient but the diaper rash stuff was weaker. It really does work wonders...for me anyway!