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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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Use of Amlactin (ammonium lactate)
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

Use of Amlactin (ammonium lactate)

by LC Doe, Nov 22, 2004 12:00AM
After returning from foreign trip, I developed rashes on my leg.  My dermatologist prescribed diflorsone diacetate 0.05% for 4 weeks; he diagnosed it as dermatitis.  The rash goes down a lot but not completely gone.  Then, the dermatologist recommend me to use Amlactin, situation is improving slowly.  But yesterday, I use the amlactin as a moisturizer while masturbating, I think I did something wrong so I immediately wash it off with soap.  If it makes any difference, I am circumcised.

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 22, 2004 12:00AM
AmLactin is just a moisturizer with ammonium lactate in it.  It can't cause any skin damage.  Not to worry.  I'd stay away from any more steroids, since they might perpetuate the rash.  Just use a regular moisturizer with no additives.  If the rash persists, show the dermatologist again.



Best.



Dr. Rockoff
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