first aid cream sores

Common active ingredients include skin protectants and medicated agents such as petrolatum, hydrocortisone 1%, and zinc oxide (reported at about 14%), along with barrier and soothing ingredients like lanolin, panthenol (vitamin B5), shea butter, glycerin, and madecassoside plus trace minerals.

They’re used for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, minor cuts and burns, diaper rash and chafing, sore or cracked nipples from nursing, eczema flare-ups and itchy red skin, and general irritation on lips, hands, feet, and face.

These products are typically offered as ointments, balms, and creams.

Package sizes vary widely, with examples ranging from small travel- or sample-sized tubes (~1 fl oz / 1–1.4 oz) up to larger tubs (2–7 oz) depending on the product.

Common cautions include keeping products out of reach of children, adult-use restrictions for some items, avoiding contact with eyes or broken skin, and instructions to stop use and consult a doctor if the condition worsens or does not improve after a few days.