Medicine<unk>  can be used to treat dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It also has antibacterial properties and is effective against many pathogens from the Streptococcus and Staphylococcus genera. Its other medical applications include treatments of psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, fungus, athletes foot, dry skin, atopic dermatitis, tinea versicolor, and vitiligo. Paint Because of its low solubility in water (8 ppm at neutral pH),<unk>  is suitable for use in outdoor paints and other products that protect against mildew and algae. It is an algaecide. It is chemically incompatible with paints relying on metal carboxylate curing agents. When it is used in latex paints with water containing much iron, a sequestering agent that preferentially binds the iron ions is needed. It is decomposed by ultraviolet light slowly, providing years of protection in direct sunlight. Sponges<unk>  is an antibacterial treatment for household sponges, as used by the 3M Corporation. Clothing A process to apply<unk>  to cotton with washable results was patented in the United States in 1984.<unk>  is used to prevent microbe growth in polyester. Textiles with applied<unk>  protect against odor-causing microorganisms. Export of antimicrobial textiles reached US$497.4 million in 2015.
Zinc pyrithione
Zinc sulfate 
Zinc oxide
Iron sucrose
Silver diammine fluoride
Penicilloic acid
Perchloryl fluoride
Potassium fluoride