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Ask The Expert: What can happen if my incontinence care product does not adequately protect my skin?

Q: What can happen if my incontinence care product does not adequately protect my skin? What can I do to prevent this from happening?

Answer

Incontinence is a common condition that affects over 46 million people in the U.S. For those managing heavy to severe forms of incontinence, moisture left on their skin for too long can lead to itchy and annoying rashes and painful sores. Some specific skin conditions related to incontinence include:

  • MASD (Moisture-Associated Skin Damage) 
  • IAD (Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis) 
  • Pressure Injuries and Bed Sores

These skin issues can happen quickly – one study found that skin breakdown could be seen after just 15 minutes of exposure to moisture. In addition, these conditions can further lead to growth of bacteria and potentially serious infection, such as urinary tract infections. 

 

The ideal treatment for these potentially dangerous medical situations is to prevent any moisture buildup from occurring in the first place. This can be achieved by choosing high-quality absorbent products that keep skin dry.

Tranquility® Incontinence Products are specially designed with top layers that quickly wick liquid away from the skin and unique Kufguard® leg cuffs that direct excess fluid into a superabsorbent core, where it gets locked in so it can’t leak back out onto the skin. Tranquility also offers a wide range of products with breathable sides and 100% breathable materials, allowing warm, moist air to escape and fresh, cool air to circulate. Finally, Tranquility also provides a wide range of products in bariatric sizes for individuals of larger stature, as well as hard-to-find youth sizes to bridge the gap between toddler pull-ons and adult-sized products, providing the perfect fit for all body types and helping wearers avoid leaks and skin exposure to moisture.

Try a free sample of Tranquility’s innovative features and its wide range of styles and sizes for yourself! Just fill out a quick survey, select your free two-pack sample, and we will ship it to your home right away!

For more tips on this topic, download Tranquility’s eBook, “Save Your Skin: Superabsorbent Solutions for Managing & Preventing Incontinence-Related Skin Issues.” While you’re there, you can also download our separate eBook, “Incontinence Basics: What You Need to Know,” and find several other incontinence management resources.

About Tranquility

For more than 30 years, Tranquility® brand products have supported individuals in managing their most challenging incontinence care needs, providing a calm and confident space to live well. We offer a variety of styles, in a wide range of sizes from Youth to 5XL, and in three protection levels. If you have questions about which products are right for you, contact our dedicated Customer Care Center at 1-866-865-6101, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or email CustomerService@pbenet.com, anytime.

Comments

3 Responses

  1. I have a neurogenic bladder caused by a Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. I self-cathed for years then my eyes became worse and I couldn’t see to cath so I got a suprapubic catheter. I had so much trouble with blood clots, sediment, and pain when it was changed that I changed to a Foley catheter. I still have blood clots and sediment so bad that it has to be changed every 2 weeks. I am just wondering if you have any suggestions about what I can do to make it easier. If I don’t have a catheter, I wet all over myself. Thanks for any comments.

  2. Thanks for sharing this information with us. Using inadequate incontinence products can lead to skin irritation, rashes, and infections. Proper protection is key to maintaining healthy skin!

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