Cure for Rash

Pat who is on vacation right now sent you this message.


If you experience frequent overactive bladder accidents, and are likely to be wet for long periods of time, you may want to consider using a skin sealant or urine moisture barrier. Some are creams or ointments containing ingredients like lanolin or petroleum jelly that form a protective barrier on the skin.
There are also sprays or towelettes that cover the skin in a clear protective film but allow air flow. Remember that you still have to clean the skin after incontinence, even when using these products. Just reapply your moisture barrier after cleaning and drying the skin.
Finally, there are a number of products available to treat existing skin rashes:
• Hydrocortisone cream can be used occasionally to help soothe irritated skin. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for use.
• People with yeast infection rashes (this may appear as skin areas that are bright red with surrounding bumps) can purchase over-the-counter creams that will treat these infections, but you should check with your doctor before using them.
• You also might consider using an antifungal powder if you find that your skin is constantly moist. This can help absorb moisture as well as prevent fungal and yeast infections

PS also some find that if they use a hairdryer on a low setting as not to cause burns it helps cut down on dry time when changing. But as with everything you see on this site it is intended to give you questions to ask your doctor.

I would ask my doctor what they would recommend. With any rash caused by urine getting it clean and to dried out is a major help. I would wash well after changing and then lie down on a adsorbent pad often called a blue pad you can get them at the medical supply store and lay on the bed in a way that will allow the rash area to air dry. I know that if you have a constant dribble and that can be the case at first that it is hard but clean and dry are the key. Hope this helps and that others chime in that may have better advice.