Hello My Mum 78 Just Had Hip And Knee Replacement

Posted on Thu, 7 Feb 2019

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Question : Hello
My mum 78 just had hip and knee replacement surgeries so is on bed rest with only 4-5 times a day of sitting on a chair. She is 90 kgs and slightly overweight. In the area between the top of her legs and the groin area - the skin folds are red and raw. It’s difficult to air or sun these areas due to her surgeries. Can u suggest the best treatment please. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
she can used anti fungal powders

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These are the areas where there is lots of sweating and perspiration. So skin became red ad itchy. Best treatment is to keep it dry and for this i would suggest clotrimazole powder. It is basically antifungal powder. I would also recommend to wash these areas during bathing and apply moisteriser once in a week.
Thanks

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