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Treating Adult Diaper Rash

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 09:47 by Admin

Adult diaper rash is very common among incontinence suffers. Prolonged exposure to urine or fecal matter is a significant risk for perineal skin injuries that lead to pressure ulcers developing. Perineal injuries include redness-diaper dermatitis, denudation and fungal infections. If you or a loved one is incontinence, appropriate skin care should be initiated. Good hygiene, acting swiftly in changing diapers, along with a good barrier cream or ointment are the best ways to prevent adult diaper rash. Moisture Barrier Cream is a skin care product designed to protect against skin breakdown in people who are incontinent. Barrier creams with antifungal agents usually clear up mild to moderate cases of diaper rash quickly. However, you should consult a skin care specialist for guidance in selecting the appropriate barrier to prevent further injury and protet perineal skin.

There are a number of skin barriers available in today's market.

 

Learn more about treatment of perineal skin injury:  Prevention and Treatment of Perineal Skin Injury.pdf (3.62 mb)

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