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This medication is a moisturizer designed to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin, and minor skin irritations like diaper rash or radiation therapy burns. It uses emollients, which are substances that soften and hydrate the skin while reducing itchiness and flaking. Some ingredients, such as zinc oxide and white petrolatum, primarily act to protect the skin from irritation caused by moisture. Dry skin typically results from a lack of water in the skin's outer layer. Moisturizers work by forming an oily barrier on the skin's surface to retain moisture. Common emollients include petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, and dimethicone. Humectants like glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol help draw water into the skin's outer layer. Additionally, the product may contain ingredients such as urea and alpha hydroxy acids (lactic, citric, or glycolic acid), and allantoin, which help break down keratin, allowing dead skin cells to shed, enhancing the skin's ability to retain moisture, and leaving it smoother and softer.