Skincare And Incontinence

Our skin becomes vulnerable with age that is why it is important to maintain healthy skin as we get older. You may not know this, taking care of your skin is as important as preventing leaks. Adult absorbent products like pads, diapers, and briefs also trap moisture close to the skin, which can become a problem if not addressed quickly. The moisture buildup around the buttocks, hips and genital areas can cause a variety of issues, including skin irritation. When you sit in a wet absorbent product for too long, it can cause redness, peeling, itchy skin, and even yeast infections. That is why we prepared tips on how to take care of your skin.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

It is important to know what kind of product, what is the product made of before you use it if it has direct contact with your skin most especially in the private region. Since the skin of someone with incontinence is prone to a range of skin threats, you need to only use products that just don’t serve the purpose but are also beneficial to your skin. 

So Sure pad is the one for you! So Sure is a local incontinence pad that is first in its category and uses the most advanced technology to address incontinence concerns. So Sure pad is good in taking care of your skin as it was tested and proven to have antibacterial, antifungal properties thus it prevents skin rashes and helps the user stay fresh for up to 4 hours! It was also proven by lab tests to be 2x more absorbent than the existing imported brands.  Not just that, what’s good about these pads is that they come in two variants, the 340mm and the 440 mm so men and women can both be free from stress brought by incontinence. You can avail So Sure Pads online through these apps :    Lazada, Shopee, Zillingo , Grab Mart, Food, Food Panda and offline stores : Mercury Drug, Robinsons Supermarket,Citimart and Carlos Superdrug.

Good Skin Care Product

Most individuals believe that all that is required to protect the skin and prevent odor is frequent cleaning with soap and water. But, it could differ most especially if an individual has incontinence and in that case, they might need special cleansers that remove urine without scraping and are not drying to the skin, no matter how frequently they are washed each day.

• Wet Wipe/Wash Cloth: Disposable wipes with a non-irritating cleanser. 
• Perineal Cleanser: Find a product that is used to clean the perineum. The cleanser should be soapless and non-irritating. Look for a cleanser with this content as it gently cleanses urine. Many of them have deodorizers in them. It is best to look for perineal cleansers that are carefully developed and formulated for sensitive skin.
• Cream or lotion that moisturizes the skin. Protective moisturizer developed with the perineal area in mind.
• Cream or ointment that acts as a barrier. Barrier creams are applied to the skin to protect it from irritation caused by urine or excessive moisture. While many of the products have a lanolin or petrolatum base, caregivers of people who are at risk of skin breakdown should seek the guidance of a nurse specialist when choosing products to use.

If ever you encounter a specific instance that you are infected and it is getting uncomfortable, it is best to consult an expert for you to be given the right medications and products to use.

Caring for your skin when you have incontinence. National Association For Continence. (n.d.). Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://www.nafc.org/skin-care 

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Skin care and incontinence: Medlineplus medical encyclopedia. MedlinePlus. Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003976.htm