It does its job, but it smells sooooo horrible. I prefer using a cotton swab instead of my fingers, because it leaves a bad medicine-like smell (fortunately, it fades after a bit). It's not really creme/lotion like... it's more of a watery, diluted creme.I've only use it for a week and I use it once after I shower and once before I sleep. So far, the irritation/itching has been minimal. Does its job, for the most part.