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Sheryl

I have not used the powder for the rash but I found that after

showering I use a blow dryer on cool setting to throughly dry the area, it

worked great for me and totally prevented the rash.

Renae

>From: SKeib13337@...

>Reply-To: duodenalswitch

>To: duodenalswitch

>Subject: Re: Scars

>Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 22:41:28 EDT

>

>In a message dated 9/27/01 8:55:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, andem4@...

>writes:

>

><< As much as I dread another surgery, I know I am going to have to have a

>tummy

> tuck when I am further out. I can't stand this apron and I won't spend

>the

> rest of my life putting medicated powder there to prevent infection. >>

>

>Can you tell me what medicated powder you use? I have problems now, pre-op,

>with sweat rashes, and didn't know there was a powder to prevent it.

>Thank you, Sheryl

>

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>

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In a message dated 9/28/01 5:09:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Singing4us@... writes:

<< I have not used the powder for the rash but I found that after

showering I use a blow dryer on cool setting to throughly dry the area, it

worked great for me and totally prevented the rash. >>

Thank you very much, I'll have to try that. Seems like when I lose weight

even tho I'm not at goal that helps too, so hopefully my surgery will be soon

too.

Sheryl

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I wish I knew what kind of powder. I use Cortaid and

apply it while wearing a rubber glove. It really

works!

dee

--- Renae wrote:

> Sheryl

> I have not used the powder for the rash but I

> found that after

> showering I use a blow dryer on cool setting to

> throughly dry the area, it

> worked great for me and totally prevented the rash.

>

>

> Renae

>

>

> >From: SKeib13337@...

> >Reply-To: duodenalswitch

> >To: duodenalswitch

> >Subject: Re: Scars

> >Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 22:41:28 EDT

> >

> >In a message dated 9/27/01 8:55:52 PM Eastern

> Daylight Time, andem4@...

> >writes:

> >

> ><< As much as I dread another surgery, I know I am

> going to have to have a

> >tummy

> > tuck when I am further out. I can't stand this

> apron and I won't spend

> >the

> > rest of my life putting medicated powder there to

> prevent infection. >>

> >

> >Can you tell me what medicated powder you use? I

> have problems now, pre-op,

> >with sweat rashes, and didn't know there was a

> powder to prevent it.

> >Thank you, Sheryl

> >

>

>----------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

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Cortaid is great for inflamation and itching, but if you have a fungal

infection, corticosteroids can cause an overgrowth of the fungus.

Cortaid and other topical steroids can have some rare but serious side

effects. Also, one of the problems with topical steroids is that the dose

is related to the surface area covered by the cream or ointment, not the

amount applied.

Benadryl Gel might also work on a moist itchy rash. The antihistime will

take care of the itch, and most gels have a tendency to dry out skin.

In general, most of the Over the Counter antifungals (Lotrimine, Lamisil,

Cruex) are relativly safe. If you have a problem with irritation from any

of the antifungals, try one of the ones for Jock Itch (tinea cruris,) since

they are formulated for use around " sensitive areas. "

There are several good suggestions on the Big Folks Physical Resources

Frequently Asked Questions at

http://www.cs.ruu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/fat-acceptance-faq/physical.html

Bob (not a doctor, but 15 years as a Navy Medic...)

>

>Reply-To: duodenalswitch

>To: duodenalswitch

>Subject: Re: Scars

>Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 06:30:54 -0700 (PDT)

>

>I wish I knew what kind of powder. I use Cortaid and

>apply it while wearing a rubber glove. It really

>works!

>dee

>

>--- Renae wrote:

> > Sheryl

> > I have not used the powder for the rash but I

> > found that after

> > showering I use a blow dryer on cool setting to

> > throughly dry the area, it

> > worked great for me and totally prevented the rash.

> >

> >

> > Renae

> >

> >

> > >From: SKeib13337@...

> > >Reply-To: duodenalswitch

> > >To: duodenalswitch

> > >Subject: Re: Scars

> > >Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 22:41:28 EDT

> > >

> > >In a message dated 9/27/01 8:55:52 PM Eastern

> > Daylight Time, andem4@...

> > >writes:

> > >

> > ><< As much as I dread another surgery, I know I am

> > going to have to have a

> > >tummy

> > > tuck when I am further out. I can't stand this

> > apron and I won't spend

> > >the

> > > rest of my life putting medicated powder there to

> > prevent infection. >>

> > >

> > >Can you tell me what medicated powder you use? I

> > have problems now, pre-op,

> > >with sweat rashes, and didn't know there was a

> > powder to prevent it.

> > >Thank you, Sheryl

> > >

> >

> >----------------------------------------------------------------------

> > >

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  • 1 year later...
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I didnt have any luck with vitamin E oil, in fact I found it greasy

and it would stick to my clothes and stain them as well as not making

my scars any better. I tried Mederma with some luck they seemed to

not be as raised, but I have recently moved to something

called " Scar Zone " $10 cheeper a tube then Mederma and I have seen a

noticable difference in the texture as well as the color of the scars

almost immediately. I would reccommend a try

Chris

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