Prosthetic Guides — Personal Care
Outsmart Sweat: How to Get Your Perspiration Under Control
Posted by Bryan Potok on
Being extra sweaty (at least for a while) is part of the deal if you've had an amputation. For a number of reasons, amputees sweat more than average, and for someone who wears a prosthesis it's more than just annoying. Excessive sweating can create a very unhygienic environment within your prosthetic socket, and that can lead to discomfort and skin disorders. Fortunately, there are ways to outsmart sweat. Below are some practical strategies for getting through the day with your perspiration in check.
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Help! I'm Constantly Sweating Inside My Prosthesis!
Posted by Bryan Potok on
People who wear a prosthesis often notice that they sweat more than before, but they don't always know why. Sweating is part of everyone's natural cooling process, but amputees are particularly likely to sweat profusely, and that's for a couple of reasons.
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Deodorant - A Primer
Posted by Bryan Potok on
Do all antiperspirants contain deodorant? Are deodorants the same thing as antiperspirants? There's often some confusion about the difference between an antiperspirant and a deodorant, even though what they do is right in the name. An antiperspirant keeps you from perspiring, while a deodorant stops odor. Both are useful for active amputees who are prone to heavy sweating. If you notice an unpleasant odor emanating from either your limb or your prosthetic socket and cleansing isn't cutting it, it's probably time to add a deodorant to your daily skin care routine.
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Prosthetic Antiperspirant - A Primer
Posted by Bryan Potok on
Antiperspirants are designed to reduce and prevent perspiration on the surface of the skin. Some antiperspirants are specifically manufactured for amputees, designed for use on your limb and to prevent sweat build-up inside your socket. Antiperspirants work by temporarily blocking sweat ducts with aluminum compounds, which reduces perspiration and, to some extent, the odor that often goes with it.
Should My Cleanser Be pH Balanced?
Posted by Bryan Potok on
Your skin's health and the overall health of your body are directly linked to your pH level -- the ratio of acidity to alkalinity in your skin. When choosing a cleanser, you'll want a product formulated to help maintain the right balance.
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Outsmart Sweat: How to Get Your Perspiration Under Control
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Should My Cleanser Be pH Balanced?
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