Zinc is indeed a good idea for acne, but not necessarily in the form of an ointment. Photo: Getty Images Many swear by zinc supplements for blemished skin. Some people also apply zinc ointment to ...

Bacitracin zinc 500Units; per gram. Do not use on large areas, serious burns, deep/puncture wounds, animal bites, or eyes. Discontinue if condition persists or worsens. Reevaluate after 1 week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of Poligrip denture cream will stop making formulas containing zinc amid lawsuits claiming years of excessive use caused neurological damage and blood problems in consumers ...

Regulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not yet been established ...

When he began getting weak, 61-year-old Ronald Beaver figured he might just be feeling his age. Eventually his problem was traced to a serious blood disorder caused by low levels of copper. "I didn't ...

FDA responds to health complaints, ABC report on possible nerve damage link. Feb. 28, 2011— -- After receiving more than 360 complaints that long-term overuse of the popular denture cream ...