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| Author: | Don [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:13 pm ] |
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DDS, When I shave down there, I use a real sharp razor. I only reuse razors to shave that area a few times in a row before I switch to a new one. The razor has to be fresh. I use a women's Venus razor to shave that area and I never get razor burn. I also make sure I use sensitive skin shaving cream. I used to swim, run, and bike as well. I used to shave my whole body except my head. I was in the Marine Corps and sported a high and tight. But I shaved my body quite often and used Venus razors for that. I swear by them. I have grown to hate body hair. I'm not that hairy of a guy anyway. |
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| Author: | jms [ Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
As I'm becoming more reliant on diapers to handle my incontinence, I have been advised to start using some barrier cream and powder to help mitigate rash and such, but also to help reduce smell. I have been reading from others that powder e.g. babypowder both helps mitigate rash and does help you smell better. However reading in here I see J&J powder being highly recommended, but sadly it's not available in Europe - are there any alternatives in Europe which still doesn't cost a fortune (more local brands, yet similar in substance and scent) |
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| Author: | mlhjr [ Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
I use A&D ointment to protect my skin, I have had good luck with it. But there are limits to anything you use. |
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| Author: | JDinVirginia [ Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
jms, A commercial rash cream will be more effective than powder. Powder has no effect once it is wet and so is best for those who change their diaper after each wetting. I like Desitin cream with zinc oxide. It is easy to apply and remove and, for me, effective. --John |
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| Author: | WetDad [ Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
Talcum powder has problems. Prolonged exposure causes ovarian cancer in women, and perhaps cancers in men as well. A good friend of my wife is going through that now, all because she used talcum powder daily all her life. |
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| Author: | jms [ Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
WetDad wrote: Talcum powder has problems. Prolonged exposure causes ovarian cancer in women, and perhaps cancers in men as well. A good friend of my wife is going through that now, all because she used talcum powder daily all her life. I'm aware of the issues with powder containing talc. I read someone recommended powder made of cornstarch, should be good. I have a good rash cream from Seni - they make larger tubes, and they are pretty cheap too. However powder is harder to obtain if it shall be of good quality, yet still affordable. |
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| Author: | MSUSpartan [ Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
Honestly, I did some research into the talc cancer link. It's pretty tenuous. There is a weak correlation at best, but in a recent case Johnson and Johnson list a suit against the family of a woman that died of ovarian cancer. Now there are class action suits popping up left and right. I suspect this is pretty significantly overblown, but it's worth noting that if anyone would get too much long term exposure, it would be the incontinent. There really isn't a risk to men, as our anatomy makes it much more difficult for talc to gain entry. As a side note, cornstarch can increase the risk of yeast infection, because the yeast can feed on it. |
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| Author: | eighty5onions [ Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
Caldesene makes a cornstarch powder that contains zinc oxide. Zinc oxide is the component in some products such as desitin cream which prevents bacterial growth. |
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| Author: | Überaktive [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
Potato flour also works for chafing, that's what we used as kids (and I still use on hot days when going to the bush) when hiking or picking berries or dragging firewood from the forest during the hot summer days. Haven't used it with a diaper as I am not much of a wetter but wear more as a backup on bad days, but probably works well. It comes in a very fine, powdery form, very similar to powdered sugar. |
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| Author: | ThatFLguy [ Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using powder |
I have been a die hard Ammens Poweder user for years now. It is Medicated power and will clear up that bed wetting itch I get from time to time when I am wet for more than a few hours during a heavy sleep.. It is a bit pricey but it is not something I use every night. I also keep rash cream around and the new destin Incontinece care is great but the standard is just as good but be sure to have a rag to wipe your hand before taping up or wear glove as it makes tapes not stick at all. |
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