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Cure for Rash
I’m 10 weeks out from Neo Bladder Surgery at UVA. I really have a bad rash from the wet pads. I change as often as possible and clean myself almost everytime (as you know its not always possible) have tried corn starch and desitine but not much help. Any suggestion will be appreciated.
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I use stoma powder when I get a rash
Dx 4-28-08
pT3a no mo
Rc with Ileal Conduit on 6-09-08
2nd surgery on 6-27-09 for ureter leak
Renal failure on 7-01-09 nephy tube and then stent on 7-09-09
so far so good
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 infectionsPS 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.
Cynthia Kinsella
T2 g3 CIS 8/04
Clinical Trial
Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
BCG 9/05-1-06
RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
Left Nephrectomy 1/09
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Are you male or female? Can’t tell from your BTCM.
If male, you might want to consider using a condom catheter for a bit to allow yourself to be dry.
Don’t just urinate with it on or forget about it though.
You still want to disconnect it from the drain bag and follow your doctor recommended emptying schedule.However, it will at least let you be dry.
If you’re female, they don’t really have one that works well. There is one out there but someone said previously that it didn’t really work well, so I’m guessing just more frequent changing and getting air.
Mike
PS: I realized after answering that this was in the men and bladder cancer section, but you just never know as people post things in different places all the time. :)
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Thanks. I asked my PCP and all he could say is several of his paitence have the same problem I’ll contact my NP at UVA tomorrow.
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.
Cynthia Kinsella
T2 g3 CIS 8/04
Clinical Trial
Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
BCG 9/05-1-06
RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
Left Nephrectomy 1/09
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