Moisturizing
compress: Dissolve two Domeboro tablets in 1
quart of cold water and 2 ounces of Balnetar oil or Alpha-Keri oil
(your pharmacist can help you find these). Keep the solution in the
refrigerator. Put on a pair of thin cotton gloves, and immerse the
gloved hands in the solution. Squeeze out the excess solution, and
allow to almost air dry. Do not cover to prevent evaporation. Repeat
the above routine as often as recommended throughout the waking hours.
Apply the prescription cream (or zinc oxide ointment if no
prescription cream was given) at bedtime under a pair of dry cotton
gloves. Decrease the frequency of soaks as the condition improves
Drying
Compress: Dissolve two Domeboro tablets (your pharmacist can help
you find these) in 1 pint of
cold water . Keep the solution in the refrigerator. Apply the solution
with gauze strips or machine washed towels.
Squeeze out the excess solution, and apply to the rash for 20-30
minutes, until almost dry. Do not
cover. Repeat two or three times daily, follow with the prescription cream.