Dexcom Rash: Alternative Solution.
The Dexcom rash is under control, but still not gone. So I'm still on the hunt for something that makes this rash feel less like I'm developing a skin-peeling, borderline-chemical burn looking mess underneath each sensor adhesive ring. The inhaler solution works really well, but there is the risk of putting a steroid on top of my skin. (My doctor yesterday and I had a long discussion about the adhesive rash, or "contact dermatitis," as he's fond of calling it, and he cautioned me against long-term use of the inhaler solution because it could cause permanent discoloration of those patches of my skin. "I don't want that," I said, "but I do want to find some solution to this issue.")Thankfully, about two weeks ago, I gave one of these a try:This is a Tough Pad. (The name conjures up a mental image of the padding on the underside of a lion's paw. Rawr.) They're made by Johnson & Johnson, and I ordered a package of them off of Amazon after a reader emailed and said they were the solution that worked, rash-avoidance-wise, for them. The Amazon description reads as follows: "These super durable Pads are designed to stay in place for over 24 hours, are extra flexible to fit over joints, and are 100% Waterproof and Sweatproof. Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Brand Tough Pads act in place of a scab to encourage fast natural healing. They're made with Compeed Moisture Seal Technology which helps ...
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