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Barrier cream or spray should not be used on a wound, unless a Doctor or wound care specialist has recommended it. Some wounds need moisture to heal some need to dry out. But if you are talking about a wound that has developed from a rash due to irritation from urine or fecal matter then you should discuss how to proceed with a doctor or nurse as to how the best way to heal then prevent further issues.
Personally I always did a mixture of barrier cream that contained zinc with A&D it was smoother going on as the barrier creams that contain zinc are very heavy and thick. I never rubbed it on I patted it on so the coating was light and there was no pulling of the skin from trying to smear the ointment on.
No, but I have used Colloidal Silver Gel and that heals! I like the Silver Miracles brand, found on Amazon. It healed a pressure sore on my DH's butt when nothing else worked. And it dries quickly. Just FYI, it will also take down a blister!
On my DH, after I healed his sore, I used Selan Silver Cream but for myself I like Peri-Guard.
None of the baby diaper rash creams worked for DH, too heavy.
RayLin, I always find your posts very helpful. My mom doesn't have bed sores as she's not confined to bed. But she gets yeast rashes on the front below where her belly hangs down and soreness in the perianal area due to frequent diarrhea. What would you recommend for each? thanks! Teri
I found that cleaning the area well first, whether skin was tender/broken or intact, helped. Believe it ir not, shaving cream does a much more thorough job than many other cleaning items. You can tell by using your current cleaner, then using shaving cream. The residue can be quite eye-opening.
As for barrier creams, I found Calmoseptine to be the most effective, especially when generously applied.
My Dad was bed-ridden for 6 months before he passed at the age of 101. Before that, he virtually lived in a lift chair, so he was sedentary 99.9% of the time. He had a couple of tender spots, but no bedsores, through the years he allowed me/home aide to help him.
It sounds like you might be talking about an ostomy. We have always used barrier wipes. But after applying it you do have to “fan” the skin for just a minute to let it dry a bit. Of course, after it dries, it does remain a bit tacky or sticky. I found it helpful to contact supply companies and ask to speak to an ostomy nurse for guidance. They were most helpful in guiding me on mom’s ostomy care, particularly as her dementia worsened. The ostomy nurse in particular could understand the issues with both the ostomy and the dementia. There are also online ostomy support groups where this sort of thing is discussed (what products have serve folks best-not so much the dementia aspect). Wishing you the best. It can be a tough road. We’re here for you.
It's a pump action spray, not an aerosol, I think - so the contents should come out at ambient temperature. Otherwise, brrrrrrrrr!!!!! - you'd jump out of your skin!
If you are talking about the spray used in place of "bottom cream" for sore bottoms, they are using it on my Dad in the hospital for his sore bottom resulting from the horrible corrosive diarrhea he got from the multiple strong antibiotics he is on. It works a treat, and is easy on him, as no rubbing sore places involved. I highly recommend it for that particular purpose.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Some wounds need moisture to heal some need to dry out.
But if you are talking about a wound that has developed from a rash due to irritation from urine or fecal matter then you should discuss how to proceed with a doctor or nurse as to how the best way to heal then prevent further issues.
Personally I always did a mixture of barrier cream that contained zinc with A&D it was smoother going on as the barrier creams that contain zinc are very heavy and thick.
I never rubbed it on I patted it on so the coating was light and there was no pulling of the skin from trying to smear the ointment on.
On my DH, after I healed his sore, I used Selan Silver Cream but for myself I like Peri-Guard.
None of the baby diaper rash creams worked for DH, too heavy.
As for barrier creams, I found Calmoseptine to be the most effective, especially when generously applied.
My Dad was bed-ridden for 6 months before he passed at the age of 101. Before that, he virtually lived in a lift chair, so he was sedentary 99.9% of the time. He had a couple of tender spots, but no bedsores, through the years he allowed me/home aide to help him.
I found it helpful to contact supply companies and ask to speak to an ostomy nurse for guidance. They were most helpful in guiding me on mom’s ostomy care, particularly as her dementia worsened. The ostomy nurse in particular could understand the issues with both the ostomy and the dementia. There are also online ostomy support groups where this sort of thing is discussed (what products have serve folks best-not so much the dementia aspect).
Wishing you the best. It can be a tough road. We’re here for you.