I imagine that the zinc oxide in the Desitin is helpful too - and I'm not surprised it's been effective for you. Every 7-11 or AM-PM I've been in has some sort of baby-care section, and I bet that Desitin's available there. Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija PCT Campo - Sierra City, Cascade Locks - Manning Park less 96 miles '94 Stevens Pass - Stehekin '02