Excess skin infections

I know I've read info in the past on this subject, but it's happened to me early on.  I am 7 weeks post-op VSG, have lost 50 pounds so far since pre-surgery fast.

I already having a very annoying, painful skin infection under the folds of my excess tummy skin.

I also know that it would be a long time before I could have skin removal since I am at the beginning stages of my journey; that insurance hates to pay for it, etc. 

But does anyone have any suggestions for easing the pain and irritation?   I want to wear good support garments but know that they help keep the moisture in too.  

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lauren

 

 Get to a doctor and get a prescription. You need to document those infections so insurance will pay for skin removal if you decide to do that.

Use a blowdryer to get out the moisture under your folds.  After this infection is cleared up, start using an anti-prespirant under any folds before dressing.  I used to use BAN under my breasts.

thanks!

Monostat anti-chafing gel work wonders as it is designed to deal with skin fungal/yeast issues. Susan

Also, do not use any powder that has corn starch in it. 

thanks for the suggestions.  Someone told me to try the corn start but I was hesitant.

You were right to hesitate. If it is a fungus... they love corn starch. Tasty treat for them and it just gets worse. I agree with the suggestion that you see your doctor and see if he will give a script for nystatin cream. Works great. You should see a doctor anyways to find out for sure what it is.

I use baby powder everyday and it keeps the rashes and the smell away.

Ask your doctor for Nystatin (or Nystop?) - it works great. They gave it to me after my c-section.