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Wound care: Wound has healed, but skin around breaking down

Skin Health | Last Active: Feb 10, 2022 | Replies (18)
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@charlena

His leg actually looked a bit better a couple days ago. But last night when he changed the dressing and used the Vasche wound wash the leg starting stinging and burning at a 10+ level. His dermatologist suggested he use Dove to wash the leg. I'm wondering if he has become allergic to the Vasche wash.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jan 5, 2022

Wow, I wonder too. Especially since he’s been recovering and then out of the blue he’s having that severe stinging and burning! Sends up a red flag, doesn’t it? Since his leg is looking so much better, plain soap and water might be all that is needed for cleansing, since it’s bandaged anyway.

So yes, I’d follow the dermatologist suggestion of a really mild soap.
Examples are Dove Sensitive Skin Bar,
(I had to use Basis Sensitive Skin Bar in the hospital)
Oil of Olay facial cleanser, Cetaphil Cleanser and Aveenobar are all very gentle.

The poor guy, and you too, must be getting so frustrated over how long this is taking. I’m sure you can’t wait until life gets back to normal and isn’t focused on his leg! Is he able to work and get around ok?

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