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How To Prevent Rashes On Skin Due To Adult Diapers In An Old Woman?

what can be done for a woman of 90+ who is unable to get up in the night to urinate, she has adult nappies but has developed a stinging rash from the urine and since she is sitting down for most of the day this is extremely uncomfortable. Is there any product that will prevent the urine from attacking the skin?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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To prevent diaper rashes few precautions need to be taken. The best defence against irritation is to keep the area as dry and clean as possible.

Clean the area with a soap free cleanser thoroughly and after drying it you can use a barrier cream containing dimethicone or other oils which can protect the skin from the action of the urine. Zinc oxide based ointments are also quite useful as it has both astringent and antiseptic effects, and it can soothe the area.

In case of active irritation use a mild steroid cream ( eg. hydrocortisone) with an antifungal to prevent further spread or superadded infections.
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How To Prevent Rashes On Skin Due To Adult Diapers In An Old Woman?

To prevent diaper rashes few precautions need to be taken. The best defence against irritation is to keep the area as dry and clean as possible. Clean the area with a soap free cleanser thoroughly and after drying it you can use a barrier cream containing dimethicone or other oils which can protect the skin from the action of the urine. Zinc oxide based ointments are also quite useful as it has both astringent and antiseptic effects, and it can soothe the area. In case of active irritation use a mild steroid cream ( eg. hydrocortisone) with an antifungal to prevent further spread or superadded infections.