Comments on: Adult Diaper Rash: How to Treat It Effectively

By: George

George — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:21:53 +0000

In Europe my parents tried a cream specifically formulated for adults that use diapers. They liked it so much that every time I travel tothe USA I have to bring some tubes. Its called Dermosanol, is it available in the USA?
thank you

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:10:17 +0000

I realize this is a year late for “Drew’s” comment but I want to point out what it’s REALLY like to work in a nursing home. You, Drew, should feel lucky that your uncle’s briefs were changed at all. Usually night staffing runs at about 2 CNA’s to 40 residents. THIS IS THE REALITY. You also should realize that these people are paid little more than minimum wage for backbreaking labour. If your family doesn’t like the reality of a nursing home setting, then you should keep your uncle at home or write to your congressman about changing the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes. THANK YOU.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:13:55 +0000

I used to get disper rash a lot, I wear diapers 24/7 do to medical problems, I found that using A&D ointment helps a lot to heal and prevent a rash, I rub it on and then a put some baby powder on to help keep my skin dry, I haven’t had a rash in a long time till one day I forgot to put my ointment and powder in my diaper bag, and had to change my self. The end of that day I had started a light rash. Witch cleared up over night with the ointment, diaper rash is not fun so protect your self from getting it, I’m a 30 yr old male and I been in diapers pretty much my whole life from an under developed bladder and from under developed nerves to the bladder. Pretty much my bladder will never work right,

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:27:13 +0000

I am 51 and started having nighttime incontinence (which has become severe - 2 diapers don’t work, the extra huge “Dry Comfort” pads don’t work - I have constant diaper rash which stings and is uncomfortable. It’s an every night problem and no matter how I clean, it doesn’t go away. They are more like little lumps.

My Psychiatrist, of all people, suggested DDAVP which is used for child and, he stated, adult bed-wetting. I have to wait for my check to try it.

I have zinc oxide (you can get it cheap at Wal-Mart in the incontinence section and it’s called “Barrier Cream”, but the only ingredient is Zinc Oxide, only $2.00! I use the Assure Wipes ($2.00 for 48) in the middle of the night, then put a towel on the bed because I’m so tired, it’s ridiculous.

I’m not sure what to wear WITH the Zinc Oxide. I mean, a lot of it just rubs off with diapers and panties.

This started for me while in a very hostile situation which I am out of, but it is getting progressively worse (don’t know how much worse it can get, actually).

I’ll just keep up with the Zinc Oxide and try the DDAVP which the generic is, I believe, OTC! (Expensive, but cheaper than all the things I have to buy for the diaper rash, the diapers, etc.

Good luck to all!

By: Roy

Roy — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:26:32 +0000

What can we do to get proper care?

By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:41:54 +0000

My uncle was at a nursing home and we found out that the night time nurses really weren’t changing her diaper and put it on really tight too. It really is not fair because people get adult diaper rash infections and these people are paid to work.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:45:44 +0000

My grandma had what we thought was an adult diaper rash but it turned out to be a yeast rash. She hates to shower because she fell once in the bathroom so maybe that’s how she got the yeast rash. It looks like diaper rash symptoms.

By: Alison B

Alison B — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:28:36 +0000

Yeah my mom was the same way . She had severe adult diaper rash and we didn’t even know she had to wear diapers. It got infected and took a while for the redness to clear and the sores to go away. She’s ok now though.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:29:00 +0000

My dad had adult diaper rash but didn’t tell anyone. He didn’t want us to know he even wore diapers. It got infected from bacteria. If your parents are aging you should try to ask them gently about this.

Sara