A+D Original Ointment helps prevent and treat diaper rash by forming a protective barrier to seal out wetness. This pediatrician-recommended formula is paraben-free, dye-free, and phthalate-free. It temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and helps relieve chapped, chafed, or cracked skin and lips. It is ideal for protecting chafed skin due to diaper rash and sealing out wetness.