Intertrigo (atopic dermatitis)

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Help! We have a resident with a severe rash under her breasts and in her abd/ groin folds/ peri area. I think there are many things going on here. First off, I'm just part time, so I only see her a few times a month. Yes, this has been going on for more than a few weeks.....month in fact. (sad) She is somewhat independant and needs little set up for care, but really needs more help with washing etc. She has a red excoriation under her breasts and in the porifice folds. It is sore and sometimes bleeds. When this started or I first noted it months ago, it was reported and nystop powder was ordered. For many issues similar rashes, this should have cleared it up IF it was done..wash, pat dry and apply the powder 2-3 times a day. I suspect assistance with care isn't being done. It is much worse. They've got drs to look at it and order other creams and soaps. She's now ordered nizoril shampoo and cream with the nystop powder.

These areas are very moiste aside from using abd pads to catch the drainage, is there another product you can recomend?

I'm upset that the other nurses are not following up with the treatments and care....that is an other huge issue.

[CountryMomma, ASN, RN]

Interdry is perfect for these situations!

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

I second the Interdry! It's a Coloplast product- and the reps can tell you how to use it. Not cheap- but IT WORKS!

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Thank you! This was what I was looking for.

[bluebirdflyx]

Interdry works well if you can keep it in place. I have also used non-scented deodorant to help decrease sweating, as well as Calmoseptine. I have found that sometimes Nystop powder can be abrasive or clumpy, and makes the problem worse.