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Dermol 500 after the loo - now red and sore. Why?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

I feel rather stupid.  I've used Hydromol after going to the loo for some months now, with no problems.  My GP also prescribed Dermol 500 for me, which I used for washing, although I realise it's also an emollient.  Mainly because the Dermol 500 has a plunger and so is easier to use than the Hydromol, I decided to use this after going to the loo rather than the Hydromol.  Yes, I know, I know!

Three days ago I realised that the inside of my thighs were rather sore and was shocked to see they were very red and raw.  The vulva is a little red, too.  Needless to say, I'm using Hydromol again and have also got some Sudocrem to use on my thighs.  Things seem to be improving very slowly, but I don't really understand why this happened.

Was it because the Dermol is thinner than the Hydromol and remained wet?  Has this happened to anyone else?  I'm hoping it clears up before I see my dermatologist at the end of November!

 

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  • sue162
    sue162 Cheetah

    Posted

    Hi Cheetah,  I use the dermovate for under my arm pits as I have Hailey Hailey there but it seems a lot thinner than hydromol to me.  The hydromol seems to let water slide of it if you know what I mean so maybe wee was staying on more there more than when you used hydromol, plus the change in products or just using too many.  Have you done any other activities like biking or some clothing too tight.  I didn’t like using the hydromol to wash there with I can’t remember why,  are you still using clob? 
  • sue162
    sue162 Cheetah

    Posted

    Sorry should read back I use dermol 500 in the hand pump don’t know why I put dermovate.
    • Cheetah
      Cheetah sue162

      Posted

      Hi Sue.  No, I haven't been doing anything differently and the red, soreness on the inside of my thighs looks just like the chapping you get on your hands if you don't dry them properly.  I do think the Hydromol acts as a better barrier, after all it's an ointment, whereas the Dermol is a lotion.  I think maybe the lotion didn't dry properly when used in that area.

      Yes, I'm still using clob - twice a week at the moment, then back to once a day next month.  I'm being very careful about everything, so I'm really annoyed about this.  I'm hoping it all calms down before I have to explain it to the dermatologist!   Thanks for your reply.

  • Holiday_girl
    Holiday_girl Cheetah

    Posted

    Know this may sound weird but have had LS for many years but was diagnosed 3 years ago and have itch every night after last wee so use Hydramol to calm it down but have been found to have very low iron so was given an iron infusion last week and since then not needed Hydramol or Dermovate as no itching so weird. .anybody else experience this .
  • sue162
    sue162 Cheetah

    Posted

    Cheetah it’s not excema or dermatitis daft question I know you’re clued up on these things just wanted to ask it just doesn’t sound like L S, I had it there a few years ago either side of inner thighs it was excema.  Sorry you are sore and red I read my previous reply and it didn’t sound empathetic.  I’m glad you are getting the follow ups so at least you know you can ask her. x
  • Bridge_of_Sighs
    Bridge_of_Sighs Cheetah

    Posted

    Hi

    I didn't get on too well with Dermol, it has perfume in the ingredients which irritated me (it was a while ago though). The absolute best thing I have found here in the UK is Epaderm (not Epiderm - which is a prescription cream). Try the ointment, it comes in a tub and looks a bit like vaseline. I use it for washing, but also carry a small pot in my handbag so that when I'm out I can use it to 'wash' the area after a wee if there isn't a sink in the cubicle. It's also soothing, sometimes I use it as a barrier cream. A doctor whose child had terrible eczema recommended it to me, he'd tried absolutely everything on the market and thought this was the best. Apparently the white creams have something in them to make them so white that can irritate if you are sensitive. You can get Epaderm over the counter at any pharmacy.

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