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Don't do this for a rash
December 6 2010 at 11:14 PM willowrock61 (Login willowrock61)
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Hello ladies,
Like many who have used the Brava for long hours, I developed a terrible rash. Now Brava says to stop using it until the rash is gone. Yea, right, it would take at least a month for a rash this bad to completely clear up. So like many other ladies, I tried different things in an effort to continue my progress.
The first thing I tried was Desitin. This did help a lot but the domes could not stick well with this on. I did continue using the "Skin Prep" applying it over the Desitin but I had trouble keeping the domes sticking to me. I later began using Cortizone 10 Plus under the Desitin and although it helped my rash a lot, I still couldn't keep a seal.
More recently I found what seems to be the solution - ScarguardMD. I would apply this to my clean skin and then use "Skin Prep" in a spray bottle. Using the spry version of Skin Prep made all the difference in the world as I was using pads before. So hear it is, this is what I did that does work. The problem? Skingaurd is very expensive. I costs me around $30 and will only last 5-7 days. So of course, I again sought another solution that would be cheaper. Now the is the main point of my posting, a warning to you girls of what not to try.
I purchased a roll of Nexcare "gentle paper tape" thinking it would do the same job as Scarguard but for a much cheaper price. The first attempt, I applied the tape on my skin putting right over the Cortizone 10 Plus applied earlier. The tape wouldn't stick well. So I cleaned my skin completely and applied the tape again. BIG mistake. First, the domes still could not make a decent seal but the worse was still to come; removing the tape. This tape was so completely stuck to my skin that when I removed it, I opened up sores and blood was everywhere. STUPID ME! Now I will absolutely be without my domes until I heal.
The take away from all this? Don't ever use "gentle surgical paper tape under your domes. Although expensive, I will continue using ScarguardMD and the spray version of Skin Prep.
Author Reply
Louise
(Login Louise1982)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Don't do this for a rash December 16 2010, 10:46 PM
Hi Willowrock,
Sorry you're having such an uncomfortable time. I had some horrible rashes towards the end of my 7 month Brava marathon. I found the best thing was to use Savlon or Potter's cream or you can get something soothing and zinc-based for nappy rash and then putting clingfilm over the top (saran wrap if you're in the US). If you airlock tight enough you should get a seal over the plastic and your skin will be kept moist and protected from the domes. Incidentally I gave up on the Brava dome prep quite early on and got tired of irritation from the sticky on the domes so I scrubbed it off (v bad design to make them sticky!), I just used normal cocoa butter and a lot of manual suction and generally skin wasn't too bad. Also make sure you have a good wash and put soothing cream on when you take the domes off. Stick with it, it will be worth it in the end x
December 6 2010 at 11:14 PM willowrock61 (Login willowrock61)
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Hello ladies,
Like many who have used the Brava for long hours, I developed a terrible rash. Now Brava says to stop using it until the rash is gone. Yea, right, it would take at least a month for a rash this bad to completely clear up. So like many other ladies, I tried different things in an effort to continue my progress.
The first thing I tried was Desitin. This did help a lot but the domes could not stick well with this on. I did continue using the "Skin Prep" applying it over the Desitin but I had trouble keeping the domes sticking to me. I later began using Cortizone 10 Plus under the Desitin and although it helped my rash a lot, I still couldn't keep a seal.
More recently I found what seems to be the solution - ScarguardMD. I would apply this to my clean skin and then use "Skin Prep" in a spray bottle. Using the spry version of Skin Prep made all the difference in the world as I was using pads before. So hear it is, this is what I did that does work. The problem? Skingaurd is very expensive. I costs me around $30 and will only last 5-7 days. So of course, I again sought another solution that would be cheaper. Now the is the main point of my posting, a warning to you girls of what not to try.
I purchased a roll of Nexcare "gentle paper tape" thinking it would do the same job as Scarguard but for a much cheaper price. The first attempt, I applied the tape on my skin putting right over the Cortizone 10 Plus applied earlier. The tape wouldn't stick well. So I cleaned my skin completely and applied the tape again. BIG mistake. First, the domes still could not make a decent seal but the worse was still to come; removing the tape. This tape was so completely stuck to my skin that when I removed it, I opened up sores and blood was everywhere. STUPID ME! Now I will absolutely be without my domes until I heal.
The take away from all this? Don't ever use "gentle surgical paper tape under your domes. Although expensive, I will continue using ScarguardMD and the spray version of Skin Prep.
Author Reply
Louise
(Login Louise1982)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Don't do this for a rash December 16 2010, 10:46 PM
Hi Willowrock,
Sorry you're having such an uncomfortable time. I had some horrible rashes towards the end of my 7 month Brava marathon. I found the best thing was to use Savlon or Potter's cream or you can get something soothing and zinc-based for nappy rash and then putting clingfilm over the top (saran wrap if you're in the US). If you airlock tight enough you should get a seal over the plastic and your skin will be kept moist and protected from the domes. Incidentally I gave up on the Brava dome prep quite early on and got tired of irritation from the sticky on the domes so I scrubbed it off (v bad design to make them sticky!), I just used normal cocoa butter and a lot of manual suction and generally skin wasn't too bad. Also make sure you have a good wash and put soothing cream on when you take the domes off. Stick with it, it will be worth it in the end x