Guest guest Posted September 28, 2001 Report Share Posted September 28, 2001 Wow, Bob, thanks so much for the info! dee --- Bob Resino wrote: > 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 > > > > > > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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