<p>This&nbsp;medication&nbsp;is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly,&nbsp;itchy skin&nbsp;and minor&nbsp;skin&nbsp;irritations (e.g.,&nbsp;diaper rash,&nbsp;skin&nbsp;burns from&nbsp;radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the&nbsp;skin&nbsp;and decrease&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and flaking. Some products (e.g., zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the&nbsp;skin&nbsp;against irritation (e.g., from wetness).</p>