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Weakened Skin
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For various reasons, I have to repeatedly apply dressings (Comfeel ulcer dressings) to my amputated leg.
They work, or rather always have done in the past, although they take a while.
But it seems that one undesirable spin-off is that they seem to WEAKEN the surrounding skin, which seems vulnerable to tears - I am very careful in taking off the sticky Comfeels, using either a spray or Podopro dressing removal, but still I sometimes get small bleeds.
Is it just me getting old and enfeebled, or is this skin-weakening a recognised misfortune of long-term dressings?
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They work, or rather always have done in the past, although they take a while.
But it seems that one undesirable spin-off is that they seem to WEAKEN the surrounding skin, which seems vulnerable to tears - I am very careful in taking off the sticky Comfeels, using either a spray or Podopro dressing removal, but still I sometimes get small bleeds.
Is it just me getting old and enfeebled, or is this skin-weakening a recognised misfortune of long-term dressings?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hello bednobs. Yes and no. I do strip them off pre-shower so it’s dressing-free for an hour or so, but I have to get the ulcers covered again asap.
It’s only a question of extra care really - I suppose I was hoping someone would say “rub xxx on the skin to strengthen it”, but seems not the case!
Allen
It’s only a question of extra care really - I suppose I was hoping someone would say “rub xxx on the skin to strengthen it”, but seems not the case!
Allen