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Dry Cracked Skin

 Is more prone to skin breakdown
 Can be treated with Remedy Phytoplex
Nourishing Skin Cream

* Dimethicone for lubricating dry
skin
* Apply daily especially after bath or
shower for best effect
* Will not protect skin from damage
due to incontinence.

* Petrolatum based lubricant for
use on dry skin

* Used for occasional urinary
incontinence

* Will not protect skin from
damage due to fecal incontinence.

Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD)

Barrier paste with zinc oxide and petrolatum
Used to prevent and treat skin damage caused
by diarrhea, wound drainage or drainage from
stoma or fistula

Use stoma powder for denuded moist skin when
creams will not adhere to the skin
Use antifungal powder for yeast rash

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