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Hi all,
This jock itch is the worst thing.. it requires ample airing out time.. and since it might last quite a bit, I am wondering if I wouldnt do my skin a favor by just letting it heal. No plastic diapers cutting into my thigh, no wetness in my crotch. Maybe a temporay foley catheter would be beneficial. Im at my wits end with this jock itch. The powder helps but its nowhere near gone away.

Thoughts?

Peace out!

Rob

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"We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love" Mother Teresa

"THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!" - Captain Picard from Chain of Command, Part II

Whatever you do don't use powder anymore if you do have a Foley. It's an absolute no no.

They didnt give you a cream? That may work better than a powder. And I would think changing as soon as possible and thoroughly cleaning the groin area a few times a day would be a better than a Foley.

Why is that?

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"We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love" Mother Teresa

"THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!" - Captain Picard from Chain of Command, Part II

Btw I was saying that because catheters scare the crap out of me since my infection. So my opinion may be moot.

From a retired nurse. Be very careful if you have a folly catheter, it is a way to get a UTI. It is a direct way into the bladder. My advice would be do not get a catheter if you can in anyway avoid it.

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RetiredRN

There is a saying that a catheter is a ladder to your bladder. The last thing you want is talcum powder getting into your bladder which it could easily do like germs do. That's why powder is a huge no no if you have a catheter.