Eljay

My father is in a nursing home,wears Depends and he sits in a wheelchair all day. He developed large nasty rashes (with whelts) that no matter what the doctor prescribed, it would not go away. Actually, it seemed to get worse. I had heard from a mother with a young infant the wonders of Aquaphor and Aquaphor mixed (equal amounts) with Maalox. I took a jar of Aquaphor and a container with the mixture and told the nursing home what it was for and what to do with it. They used the mixture first as the rash was really bad. By the next morning they could see results of the healing. They switched to the regular Aquaphor a couple of days later and the rash has since gone away. Now, when any sign of irratation is noticed, they apply it right away and prevent any more rashes. Aquaphor will be a mainstay not only in my home but in the nursing home. It's a wonderful product!

[Wednesday, January 07, 2009]

Very Helpful

I have used this for my son and myself. Very useful. When my son had severe eczema with torn skin, this is a concoction I made that helped him heal: About 1 tsp Aquaphor, 1/2 to 1/4 tsp Hydrocortisone Cream at .5% (half a percent), and about 1/4 tsp Neosporin. Mix it on the palm of hand or on a cosmetic pad and apply on the affected area.

The measurements were eyeballed, not really used with a measuring device. The Aquaphor is to help heal the skin while the hydrocortisone is to help with severe itchiness, and the Neosporin is to help with healing and infection of torn skin.

Since he doesn't have such bad breakouts anymore, when he does show signs of irritation, I just use the Aquaphor. When he itches a lot though, I still have to put Aquaphor mixed with a little Hydrocortisone cream/ointment.

Here is the ingredient for Aquahpor Healing Ointment: Active Ingredient- Petrolatum.
Other Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol.

The concoction I made was what worked for my son. I know there are other concoctions that can be made also, but don't have the time to post.

I use Aquaphor on days when my hands are tearing from constant wetness. I also use it for the chest area to protect rubbing of the bra, of course with a breast pad. This stuff can get through the shirt and make the shirt look wet.

This two pack deal works very well for me on a subscription basis.

Other reviewers are better at expressing the quality of this product.

Oh, another note! This works well for the nose inured from all the nose blowing with the tissue when I'm sick. I leave a little layer around my nose so the next time I use tissue, I am not just touching my nose directly.

[Thursday, December 18, 2008]

Great for REALLY dry skin

My daughter has very dry skin and this worked great. After a bath I would put losts on then put her PJ's on to hold onto the mostiure. Great Stuff

[Thursday, December 18, 2008]

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