A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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A+D Medicated Rash Ointment - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use A+D Medicated Rash Ointment?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: A+D Medicated Rash Ointment contains 16 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume is a common ingredient in baby products for scent but can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive children aged 5 and above. Use with caution.

Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.

Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.

Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.

Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.

Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.

Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.

Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.

Confidence: HIGH

Eucalyptus

⚠️5/10

Eucalyptus oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in children but is sometimes used for fragrance or soothing effect

Confidence: HIGH

Petrolatum

✅2/10

Safe for most school‑age kids when you pick a high‑purity, fully refined petroleum jelly and use it on healthy skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Matricaria Flower Extract

✅2/10

For children (kids, school-age children, older children, teens) 5 years and older, chamomile flower extract is usually safe on the skin. Most people use it without problems, but a small number with daisy or ragweed allergies can get a rash or irritation.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, calendula flower extract is usually safe and used to calm and protect the skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but a small number can get a skin reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Candelilla Wax

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, candelilla wax used on the skin is generally safe and low risk. It’s commonly used to thicken and soften products like creams, balms and lip products and is not linked to serious health problems in the safety listings we reviewed.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), topical cod liver oil is generally safe and has a low risk of harm. It is often used to soften or soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for children over 5 years old in topical use and is used as a moisturizer and skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

For children and school-age kids (5 years and up), mineral oil used on the skin is usually safe and is often used in lotions and moisturizers. Most kids tolerate it well.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, paraffin (a petroleum wax) is usually safe to use on the skin in creams and ointments. It helps soften and protect dry skin and is commonly found in many over‑the‑counter moisturizers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sorbic Acid

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids, older children, teens) sorbic acid is generally considered low risk when used in normal skin products. The main issue is skin allergy or irritation — some kids with sensitive skin or eczema may react.

Confidence: HIGH

Colloidal Oatmeal

✅0/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), colloidal oatmeal is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s often used to calm dry, itchy, or irritated skin and has very low safety concerns in the provided safety data.

No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

Microcrystalline Wax

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), microcrystalline wax is generally safe to use on the skin in normal cosmetic amounts. It acts as a thickener or moisturizing base and is not linked to strong evidence of cancer, allergy, or reproductive harm.

Confidence: HIGH

Water

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children, children, older kids), water used on the skin is very safe. It’s the basic ingredient in cleansers, lotions and wipes and carries very low health concern when clean and used in normal products.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

Kid-approved? A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

A+D Medicated Rash Ointment is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in A+D Medicated Rash Ointment. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.