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Sanex or Simple shower gels OK to use?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

I'm waiting for my second biopsy at the moment. I'm always very careful not to use any shower products that are perfumed, so wondered if it's OK to use something like Sanex or Simple shower gels. Any advice?

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  • caroline16811
    caroline16811 Cheetah

    Posted

    No, I really wouldn't use either of them. I personally use Aveeno body wash , that was recommended by my gynae and have had no problems whatever with it.

    Hope that helps . Good luck with the biopsy

  • gail_02931
    gail_02931 Cheetah

    Posted

    Don't use any shower gels could irritate.

    Aquis cream is very good for washing.

  • maggie27191
    maggie27191 Cheetah

    Posted

    I would not use Sanex or Simple.they both have quite a lot of unnatural stuff in. Mx
  • philly2
    philly2 Cheetah

    Posted

    Since my diagnosis some 8 years ago, I have not ever used anything around that area except aquaeous cream for washing and hydromol for washing and lubricating. Very sadly have had to give up any of the lovely bath products, salts etc which now just decorate my bathroom! But it seems to have worked, as I have not had a flare up for some time. Good luck with the biopsy...
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah

    Posted

    Thank you all for your help.  I'm seeing my GP next week about something else, but may well mention Aqueous Cream or Hydromol to him and see if I can get something on prescription.  In all the time I have had this problem, washing or moisturing has never been mentioned and I have got all my information from this forum.  Your help is much appreciated.

  • susan99000
    susan99000 Cheetah

    Posted

    i`m allergic to aqueous cream but i do use sanex without any problems,i have tried aveeno but not so good for me,i think each of us are different and its a matter of trial and error til you find the right one for you,good luck x

     

  • Wero
    Wero Cheetah

    Posted

    Susan's reply is very relevant. We are all different and find relief in different products.

    I think the rule of thumb is to use products that are the most natural and contain

    no perfume or parrabens. I react badly to lanolin and I think it is present in Aqueous cream.

    I am even affected by shampoo if it runs between my legs whilst showering so am very particular what I use.

    Strangely enough, Aveeno shampoo is OK but I flare with the Aveeno body wash. Another option to try

    is Dermol. It works for me and comes in shower, bath and cream wash. I can get it on

    prescription in the UK. We all have our favorites and it is good to know what others use but I went through

    several options before finding the right one for me so get dispodent. Good luck with your biopsy.

  • Cheetah
    Cheetah

    Posted

    Thank you, Susan and Wero.  You've given me plenty of ideas to try and I will also mention it to the GP next week.  

  • Ashley_Jo
    Ashley_Jo Cheetah

    Posted

    Hi, I am on a repeat prescription for Dermoil 200. It might be best to ask your doctor - my surgeon told me to avoid everything other than Dermoil. Best wishes, Ashley Jo
    • Cheetah
      Cheetah Ashley_Jo

      Posted

      That's another one to add to my list to discuss with the GP.  Thanks a lot Ashley Jo.

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