How to Use Gold Bond Powder

Gold Bond powder is designed to relieve itching, and keep your body cool and dry when you perspire. There are several types of Gold Bond powder. The medicated body powder, available in original and extra strength, is often used by men to relieve jock itch. The extra-strength powder has five times the medicine of the original to provide more cooling. Two primary ingredients in the powder are menthol and zinc oxide. Gold Bond also comes in a baby powder and a foot powder.

Instructions

1. Choose the appropriate type of Gold Bond powder for your affected body part. Purchase Gold Bond Foot Powder for your feet, which is designed to control itch and kill the bacteria that causes foot odor. If the powder is for a baby's diaper rash, choose Gold Bond Baby Powder. For other parts of the adult body, choose either the regular or extra-strength body powder.

2. Shower or bathe the affected body or area, then dry off completely. Apply the powder to the affected area between bathing.

3. Apply body powder to the areas of the body that are prone to perspiration. For men, applying the body powder liberally to the jock area will help absorb moisture and keep the area dry and cool.

4. Sprinkle some of the foot powder into your shoes, as well as on your feet, if you are using the foot powder.

Tips & Warnings

• Before using baby powder on a child or baby, check with your pediatrician.

References

• Gold Bond
• Uses of Gold Bond