How do I heal a severe rash on my elderly mother? It is on the inside of my mom's legs and private area and in the creases of her legs. This appears to be due to her excessive weight. I am currently putting jock ictch cream on it. Is there something I can put between it? Anyone have ideas? Thank you.
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Call moms PCP to see what recommendations s/he has.
Good luck.
Don't put on anything with an oily barrier. This holds it all in and encourages it.
Good luck.
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Monistat is over the counter in the feminine supplies.
In the meantime, wash skin with mild soap. Make sure to rinse skin thoroughly and dry gently. Help her to get more air to circulate in the areas by placing washcloths or small towels between skin folds so those areas can air out. Creams that have a lot of oils in them will generally not help the problem - unless it is a diaper rash from being wet and exposed to urine OR a yeast infection. That's why I suggest a doctor appointment.
Gold Bond powder will help keep her dry and may be all that’s needed.
Weight does make it worse but clothing that doesn’t breath will increase moisture. Hygiene is also important.
When I weighed 265 my skin was rarely dry, even when I was cold.
I now weigh 138, and haven’t had a rash under my stomach flap or breasts in over 10 years.
If she’s a sweet eater, or even a heavy eater of starches (potatoes, breads, cookies…), the solution will be more elusive.
I’d get input from her physician.
Any cream or lotion you put on should be with a light touch. The more you put on the more difficult it is to remove. I use to pat barrier cream on my Husband. I would mix an A and D type ointment with a zinc base ointment.
Hospice did order Nystatin for a rash he had.
Seeing a doctor to determine the cause of the rash might help.
If it is a yeast something like Monistat might help.
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