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Hello all
after a recent appt with my gynecologist she advised against using sudocream(nappy/antiseptic) for those little chuffed areas at times. What are your thoughts? Does anyone use this or something similar? Obviously inbetween i do use my steroid and mosturisers oils as well.
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justine89448 Su02
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I use hydromol l ointment this also turns into a wash when put with water. Its the best thing I found xx
Su02 justine89448
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yes i have hydromol for washing. She did say i could use it to moisturise as well as but not tried it yet.
beverly52803 Su02
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As it's an antiseptic maybe it has ingredients that are too harsh. I have tried to find Hydromol in the US but pharmacist said she never heard of it and can't be ordered. I don't find using coconut oil as a cleanser that effective.
justine89448 beverly52803
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epiderm is similar. You can get Hydromol on amazon not sure what the shipping would be
Su02 justine89448
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ive heard Cetraban is similar too
Su02 beverly52803
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Thats what she said it could be a bit harsh. Yes i am in the UK but im sure you could find on AMAZON
beverly52803 justine89448
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I like to avoid amazon if I can. When I googled Hydromol amazon, as usual, came up. (Don't believe in supporting huge corporate monopolies that are worth more than some countries. People pay the price in the end...one way or another.) That's why I was looking for alternatives. Thanks.
caroline96176 justine89448
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My GP prescribes Hydromol so there shouldn't be any need to turn to Amazon.
beverly52803 caroline96176
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Only in the UK. Hydromol doesn't exist in the US. Have already gone to the pharmacy to ask. My gyn hasn't suggested anything other than coconut oil and vaseline though she isn't against using anything that works.
Tanya2988 Su02
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My gynecologist told me to use sudocrem. I started a few months ago and I find it really helps.
Su02 Tanya2988
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Its funny how gynes have different opions isnt it! It works for me too so will carry on using.
pamela70431 Tanya2988
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go with what ever works for you.
pamela70431 Su02
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sudocreme is just so hard to remove. i have umpteen lotions and potions to change around as my skin changes what it tolerates every few days ! For me though CETREBEN is my favourite . it works beautifully for me and i can use this for periods. it is so easy to put on, it glides on easily where i find that other cremes or ointments don't.
i completely recommend the cream CETREBEN .
good luck x
beverly52803 pamela70431
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Notice how every post in this thread has a brand name? I just included one and that post is being moderated. Happens to me a LOT. Not to others. Just sayin'.
beverly52803 Su02
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Some are called antiseptic but cetraben isn't, that might be the difference. My gyn gave me a handout that said no soap, but did not mention any alternatives. Before I was diagnosed I was using cetaphil which is non-alkaline & fragrance free for sensitive skin. Nine months soap free, but I would love to find something to use at least occasionally.
beverly52803
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Pamela, if you meant Cetraben it is unfortunately not available in the US unless it's shipped from elsewhere. Quite a few of these lotions & creams are not available including hydromol. My doctor didn't suggest using anything...just water for cleansing. I really wish there was something other than coconut oil.