My DH with AZ recently has developed urinary incontinence. I want to provide the very best of care and cleaning for him with each change of his disposables. Being a newbie to this level of personal care for a grown man, I could use the expert advice from this forum with respect to best practices for cleaning his groin area. I am looking for products and techniques to use that are comfortable and warm for him and that will prevent rashes or much worse. Thank you!
They are larger and thicker than ordinary wipes.
I would recommend Desitin over A & D. I found with my babies A&D disappeared. Desitin seems to stay put better. But I have heard good about A&D and bad about Desitin. The one good thing about Desitin, redness and rashes seem to clear up faster. My Mom had a problem between her tummy and the crease where the top of her leg met. I would try to dry it real well but she seemed to still get red there. Desitin cleared it right up. You can buy any of these ointments in small tubes so u can experiment.
The "drying out" time can also be an enjoyable experience for the both of you. ;-)
I have no experience other than with my children (now young adults) and their diaper rash. But I am a man in my 50's who will occasionally get jock itch. The key to prevention is to keep the area dry for as long as possible. Don't immediately apply ointments or creams and put a disposable back on after a change. Let the "boys" air out, so to speak.
After the skin is thoroughly dry, you can try a 1% hydrocortisone cream and then zinc oxide ointment. A rash and irritation could also be fungal, so if symptoms
don't go away, try applying an antifungal lotion, spray, or gel.
Since your DH is incontinent, it'll take a bit of observation and planning on your part. Take him to the bathroom every two hours or so. If he goes, then clean him up and let him air out for 30 min or so. I have no idea if this is even possible, since I don't know your age or the level of your DH's AD, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.
Good luck!
Also, use a barrier cream to prevent rashes before they start. I use Desitin, Pinxav, A &D and adult barrier cream I get at Walgreens.
For bowel incontinence, I use standard baby wipes, following up with the perianal cleanser solution.