{"id":6944,"date":"2022-11-02T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T19:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/?p=6944"},"modified":"2022-11-02T15:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T19:01:32","slug":"is-barrier-cream-good-for-bed-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/is-barrier-cream-good-for-bed-sores.html","title":{"rendered":"Is Barrier Cream Good for Bed Sores?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lip masks, acne patches, gommage peels, and other tonics appear in the market every few months, and once you try them, you can&#8217;t live without them. Now, we&#8217;re totally on board with your hunt for things that make you happy, no matter what niche you may reside in. After all, your skincare routine should make you feel special and cared for, and only you can decide how that should appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/skin-wound-care\/skin-protection-and-cleansers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barrier cream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; may encourage you to go online for the next big thing. Barrier creams aren&#8217;t new in skin care. Ointments, salves, creams, and, increasingly, night masks all create a skin barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier Cream: What Is It?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skin&#8217;s most important job is to keep the good and bad stuff out, and barrier creams help it do both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier creams protect and keep the skin&#8217;s physical barrier in good shape. They also keep the skin from getting too dry. Making a physical barrier on the skin&#8217;s surface stops the epidermis from losing water and skin cells from breaking down. Tears in the skin and existing wounds are no match for these potent lotions. They keep the skin from getting hurt and heal the damaged skin by soothing the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier cream offers the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using barrier cream, or even already while using one, you may notice the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating unnecessary rub and scratch,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps skin soft and hydrated (aka reducing trans-epidermal water loss),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aids in the healing of burns and other wounds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing relief to dehydrated skin (think: chapped lips and nostrils in the winter),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protecting against chemicals or the environment (can be used on hands as an invisible <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/incontinence\/gloves\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting in the recovery of wounds,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filling up skin creases and wrinkles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Barrier Cream Work for Bed Sores?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed sores are a severe problem that you must address if you are caring for an older adult who is bedridden, has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/incontinence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incontinence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is confined to a wheelchair, or has limited movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed sores may seem like nothing at first, but if they aren&#8217;t treated, they can quickly worsen and become life-threatening illnesses. Bed sores in the elderly are so severe that if you even hint them to a doctor, they would likely rush to have a wound care specialist look at the patient immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inevitably, those who have to stay in bed because of illness will always be the ones most likely to get painful bed sores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common places where bed sores happen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedsores commonly form on the skin at the following locations on wheelchair users:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom or backbone,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper back and shoulders,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arms and legs against the chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have to stay in bed can get bedsores on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head&#8217;s back or sides,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between the shoulder blades,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip, lower back, or tailbone,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heels, ankles, and the area behind the knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship of barrier creams and bed sores<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier creams prevent bed sores. Barrier creams have nutritional benefits and gentle cleaning ingredients that hydrate bed sore-prone skin. These products prevent skin irritation from prolonged bed rest, wheelchair use, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/skin-wound-care\/skin-protection-and-cleansers\/mini-hand-sanitizers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini hand sanitizer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use. Bedsore patients wear <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/incontinence\/adult-diapers-and-briefs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adult diapers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so they need barrier cream. Barrier cream is best for bed sore patients because:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrates skin:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier cream keeps skin moist and prevents bed sores. Emollients keep the epidermis hydrated. Barrier creams are for people with sensitive, dry skin from water loss. Bedsore patients lose so many\u00a0fluids through pee and sweat that barrier cream may help restore their skin to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-irritants:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thicker barrier cream helps bed sore-affected skin battle dirt, germs, bacteria, and viruses. Bed sores make you susceptible to skin irritations. However, barrier cream helps bed sores heal and regenerate skin. Low humidity and temperature might harm the skin&#8217;s natural barrier and repair ability. Barrier cream can help them chill off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain skin moisture and protect the skin&#8217;s microbiota:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrier creams protect the skin&#8217;s microflora from irritants. They can also act as a thick, protective barrier for the skin, helping it retain moisture. These specialist barrier creams or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/skin-wound-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wound cleaners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protect the skin from chilly weather and excessive, irritating sweat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concluding Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To what extent do you fear getting bed sores? Can caretakers handle all of them? Absolutely not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can avoid bedsores in seniors indefinitely with timely medical attention and preventative measures such as repositioning, drinking plenty of water, and maintaining a healthy weight. The good news is that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AvaCare Medical<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a wide variety of reliable barrier creams available. No need to feel bad about purchasing these items because of their excellent quality and reasonable cost. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/contacts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at 1.877.813.7799 now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lip masks, acne patches, gommage peels, and other tonics appear in the market every few months, and once you try them, you can&#8217;t live without them. Now, we&#8217;re totally on board with your hunt for things that make you happy, no matter what niche you may reside in. 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