Question about desitin

[Jbo]

Has anyone used desitin before and does it smell good , like a real diaper?

[lilme`]

I use desitin. Many people don't care for the odor but it smells babyish to me. I don't know about it smelling like a real diaper... but it's a pleasant odor to me. The original stuff is best (vs the creamy kind) as it stays put and does its job. It can be hard to clean off but that's what makes it work so well, besides its ingredients.

[Jbo]

What does the original stuff package look like? And thank you for the advice:-)

[Rockies Fan in Diapers]

I recently started using desitin upon recommendation from various members here, & it is a Fantastic product in my opinion. The odor isn't the greatest in my opinion, however that's not a priority to me, my priority for Desitin is now to prevent rashes & skin irritations of which it does a fantastic job for me. I use the Maximum Strength Original Paste (the purple labeled one). Hope this is helpful,

[lilme`]

The Original comes two ways, tube or tub

[PaddedPat]

Smell "good"? It depends on your perspective I guess.

To me it smells like rotting fish combined with medicated hand lotion. If that floats your boat, more power to you.

Desitin - like most OTC rash creams - uses a base of fish oil, which I believe helps with repelling moisture. It also stinks something awful.

Desitin is very good for treating severe rashes, but it has a very distinctive odor that's hard to mask in public. Try Beaudreax's Butt Paste if you want something that will be slightly less offensive to others in your vicinity.

[rusty pins]

First, I'm not AB but I'll refer to good old Pavlov here.

[DiaperPailPat]

I've used it, it smells similar to A&D ointment.

[dlover49]

It helps to put on latex gloves before applying as it is not water soluble. It can be hard to clean your hands.

[redneck diaper boy]

It is zinc oxide. The baby Desitin has more zinc oxide than the adult Balmex. If you buy the baby Desitin, you get more for your money.

[Letluvsrool]

I personally don't care for Desitin. To me the smell is too mediciny and off putting. I'm sure it works great, but I prefer other creams that don't have an odor like Balmex.

[kevindhca]

I don't use Desitin. I don't really like the smell and I find it's too thick.

I use Equate zinc oxide cream. Smells better and is easier to apply or remove.

[dlsmd]

the best ointment i have ever used(when i have a rash only) is boudreaux's butt paste but its odor makes it a non daily thing

[Baby Brian]

You might want to try desitin creamy. It absorbs into the skin to medicate it more than just leaving a slimy barrier. They also add fragrance to it to smell more like a baby too.