Table 2.
Over-the-Counter products used on vulva or vagina in the past 3 months
| Products | Total N = 114 |
|---|---|
| Barriers | 28 (24.6) |
| Petroleum ointment | 13 (11.4) |
| Zinc oxide ointment | 12 (10.5) |
| Lanolin ointment | 9 (7.9) |
| Glycerin moisturizer | 2 (1.8) |
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| Powders | 34 (29.8) |
| Talcum powder | 26 (22.8) |
| Zinc oxide powder | 7 (6.1) |
| Cornstarch powder | 3 (2.6) |
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| Topical Anesthetics | 14 (12.3) |
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| OTC antifungals | 15 (13.2) |
| Antifungal cream | 13 (11.4) |
| Antifungal suppositories | 2 (1.8) |
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| OTC steroids | 8 (7.0) |
| Hydrocortisone cream | 7 (6.1) |
| Hydrocortisone ointment | 4 (3.5) |
All values listed as n(%). Women could be included in more than one category.
OTC = over-the-counter
Petroleum includes Vasoline™, Acid mantel™ cream and Aquaphor® ointment.
Zinc oxide ointment includes Desitin®, Calmoseptine® ointment and Triple Paste® ointment.
Lanolin ointment includes all Vitamin A&D ointments.
Glycerin moisturizer includes Vagisil® feminine moisturizer.
Talcum powder includes all Baby powders.
Zinc oxide powder includes Gold Bond® body powder.
Cornstarch includes Vagisil® feminine powder.
Topical anesthetics include benzocaine cream, lanocaine, vagicaine and Vagisil® anti-itch cream.