Desitin® Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste

A trusted zinc-oxide barrier paste — the kind that families and caregivers reach for the moment they spot the first sign of redness, whether on a baby’s bottom or an adult’s skin under incontinence wear.

This is the Desitin® Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste. Zinc-oxide diaper rash treatments work the same way no matter who uses them: a thick, water-resistant layer sits between damp skin and the urine, stool, or moisture that’s irritating it, giving the skin a protected environment to heal. This formula is approximately 40% zinc oxide — the active ingredient. Diaper Rash Treatment Desitin® 2 oz. Tube Unscented Paste.

Key Benefits

• Helps seal out wetness and provide a barrier to protect skin from irritants
• Creates an optimal environment that allows skin to heal
• Creates a rich, thick protective barrier
• Helps reduce redness and irritation of sensitive skin
• Maximum strength

Features & Design

• Active ingredient: ~40% zinc oxide
• Topical, non-sterile barrier ointment / paste
• Apply liberally at every change for active rash; thin layer at every change for prevention
• Safe for use on intact skin only — do not apply to open wounds
• For external use only

Specifications

Ideal For

• Parents managing baby diaper rash — the classic use case, and what most of these brands were built for
• Caregivers preventing or treating incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in adults wearing briefs or pull-ons
• Long-term care facilities, hospices, and home-care teams that stock barrier ointment alongside briefs and underpads
• Bedwetting and overnight wear in older children and teens, where skin sits against moisture for hours
• Anywhere wet skin meets fabric or paper — post-surgical drainage areas, stoma adjacents, sweat zones in larger patients

How to Use

Clean the affected area gently and pat (don’t rub) dry. Apply a thick layer over irritated skin at every diaper or brief change — the layer should be visible, not absorbed in. For prevention rather than active rash, a thin layer at each change is enough. Do not use on broken skin, deep cuts, infected areas, or burns. If rash persists more than 7 days, worsens, or shows signs of infection (oozing, fever, spreading redness), stop use and consult a clinician. For adult IAD, pair with a properly fitted absorbent product and consider a no-rinse perineal cleanser at every change.

Available Options

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