Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Some Hidden Costs of Cheap Incontinence Products

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johnroba1

johnroba1

Fri, August 31, 2007

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A couple months ago I was happy to find some pads (belted undergarments) that were nicely priced at less than 50 cents per pad. However, they were the kind that had that textured inner plastic strip from front to back that seem similar to the webbing in those foldable lounge chairs you take to the beach (to provide better form and structure I suppose). They worked out ok (I am incontinent braces due to spina bifida, with crutches and braces) but after a while I noticed some irritation mainly on my backside.

 

I normally use disposable washclothes during changes. However, I been trying a Medline Remedy cream that seems to help somewhat, along with trying different kinds of powder. There are so many kinds of skin remedies out there it can get confusing, scented, non-scented, some with aloe, some non-alcohol, some otherwise.

 

So anyway, the cheapest routine may not always be the most comfortable. I wonder if there are alternative "home remedy" type creams, powders and lotions out there not specifically intended for incontinence and or diaper rash that work out just as well or better?

9/ 1/07 12:04am

Hello. Thanks for writing and welcome to our community.

 

I've done a quick search for home remedy cremes and came across one suggestion of making a paste of petroleum jelly and cornstarch. Here's another, in full "recipe" form:

 

Calendula-Comfrey Diaper Ointment

 

 1 lb. coconut oil (in the oil aisle; try to buy the organic kind)

 

2 good handfuls calendula petals (health food section; don't let the per pound price put you off; the petals are not heavy)

 

Comfrey leaves

 

Melt the coconut oil in a stainless steel pan. Add the herbs. Cook the herbs on low heat for about 30 minutes; the petals should be crispy, not burnt. Filter the ointment into jars. Use as needed.

 

Source:

Natural Family Online

http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-diap/43-diaper-rash.htm

 

I hope this information is helpful. Be sure to let us know if either of these home remedies work.

 

Best,

Maria

 

 

9/11/07 9:48pm

Thanks so much for your prompt yet detailed response to my comments about skin maintenance and incontinence. I never knew about active ingredients such as comfrey, calendula, tea tree oil, etc. Many over the counter medical remedies do not have these ingredients, yet I've actually found several online vendors of natural/herbal salves and ointments that carry products with these substances.

 

This gives me some additional ideas to try the next time I replenish my personal supplies. 

1/18/08 3:09pm
Anything with zinc is the best, and or emu oil.  Try to stay away from petroluem based products.  Long term they don't help.

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