Skin Care - Managing Urinary Incontinence: Bladder Conditions
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Skin care
When incontinence is ongoing, it can be a challenge to keep the skin clean and healthy. But skin irritation — which can be an annoyance or a serious medical problem in people who develop pressure sores — can be avoided with measures that properly cleanse, repair, and protect the skin. Urine is particularly irritating because it is acidic. It increases the possibility that you will develop erosion of the skin.
In general, after each episode of incontinence, cleanse the area with a gentle, nonalkaline soap or cleanser. Then protect the skin with a lotion or cream specifically developed for incontinence.
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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