Are diaper rash creams like Destin counter productive?

[nogutsnoglory]

I know many of us have used creams when the anus is irritated from diarrhea, hemorrhoids, fissures and itching etc. I wonder though if they aren't great?

Creams like Destin are sealing in the moisture and I wonder if that's just allowing infections to fester beneath? I think they help heal the skin but wonder if they increase our likelihood of abscess.

 

[mish2575]

I use a mixture of Aquaphor (which is generally in the diaper section too) and cornstarch.

It actually acts as a barrier from the drainage. The cornstarch must suck up some of the extra moisture.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

When I've been bad I've used a Hemorrhoidal Ointment similar to Preparation H. It's seemed to help me especially when I've been super red and irritated.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I like aquaphor but same premise they all seal in which I dunno how great that is.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I hope you find something that works and will take care of the pain ngng!

 

[Essieluv]

Hmmm. Good point. I used to use calmoseptine, but have strayed away from it because it did seem to be causing small abscesses. It's difficult though because being raw and "chaffed" isn't good, as it can cause small breaks in the anal skin that could develop into problems.

Lately I've been using Convatec's Aloe Vista barrier cream. It is very light and absorbs rather than hanging out on top of skin. I'd say that's my fav barrier cream. It is pricier than baby ointments like A&D, but is worth it to me.

 

[mish2575]

I like aquaphor but same premise they all seal in which I dunno how great that is.

I was thinking about this last night. I think what it does is after you clean and dry the area you put the aquaphor on. It seals the skin so that only the healing skin liquid (plasma?) is under the barrier. The Aquaphor is a barrier from the leakage.

Like the spot that is leaking pushes its way straight through the layer of aquaphor and slides down over it, not irritating the skin anymore.

I don't know if that makes sense or is even correct, all I know is that it works.

 

[kristinat]

I used to get Vitamin E gel capsules... You just pop a little hole in the gel capsule and I would mix it on a paper plate with some A&D..This would provide both an actual healing treatment and just a barrier from going to the bathroom..worked like a charm

 

[my little penguin]

We use calmoseptine for DS sometimes but also use muripursin since it acts as a barrier and fights infection

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Calmo usually just stings me and discolors my underwear. I know people love it but it's not working for me.

 

[DustyKat]

I don’t know that the creams themselves promote complications ngng when used correctly.

This particularly applies to the zinc based creams. The most important thing is to use them sparingly with a thin application only and before reapplying ensure that all the old cream is removed. I have seen that failure to do so can be counter productive and in turn produce irritation that is exacerbated by trying to remove the build up.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Why do you feel that leftover old cream would be an issue?