January 22 2010

Beware of Skin Allergies Due to Menstrual Pads

Often women ignore the itching and discomfort due to the use of pads. Usually the reason, “Well, every month this week only. His name is the longer period, certainly it’s uncomfortable.” And may be he does have talent allergic or irritated. Only when severe, they went to the doctor.

Better, do not wait until severe, new to the doctor for consultation. Because getting worse, of course, the longer time required for treatment. If the cause allergies, your doctor will give medicine to overcome, and of course concerned to avoid the source of the allergy.

Although women are allergic and easily irritated pads are not numerous, this complaint can not be allowed and must be wary of the possible effects of cause. When the place was itchy and sore and scratched on left standing, could be wound arise there. In the long run, the wound left alone can be a source of infection. This is dangerous and can cause blackish marks.

The area around the genitals is an easy area moist and covered, if there are injuries and infections there and not getting caught, in the long run can cause a variety of more serious problems.

Cloth. Some women, who is allergic to sanitary napkins, choosing a way out by using a cloth folded. No problem, but, whatever his choice, he still had to consult in order to clear the causes of grievances known. Also, make sure that the fabric used has a good absorptive capacity, such as cotton.

Be sure also to wash the fabric must be absolutely clean. If dirt or detergent remaining continuously attached to the pubic area, it will create new problems. Besides, the use of cloth folded this will psychologically disturbing,’s discomfort for fear of blood through out, is not practical, and so on.

What is clear is prohibited fabric coated with translucent plastic so that no blood. The skin will be conditioned as ‘diperam’, and this could trigger irritation.

Prevention. In order not to allergy or irritation occurs while using the pads, there are some things you suggested, still more excellent way for a talented woman allergies, including:

Choose pads as safe as possible, ie that does not use deodorant.

Frequently changing pads. Try a day, change the bandage at least 2-3 times, or when no longer felt comfortable or wet, replace immediately.

Keep the area around sex organs is always dry during menstruation. Sweat and high humidity can also be a trigger irritation.

Changing the brand is also recommended if the dressing was not comfortable to wear. Not all brands as comfortable when used by different people.

When you have a complaint arise such as itching, pain, hot, flushed, the skin around the genitals, immediately consult a doctor. In the case of irritant contact dermatitis skin reddening limit can be seen clearly, and sometimes seems irritation, was on allergic contact dermatitis is not so visible limits.

And please note, irritant contact dermatitis can occur in all people, are allergic contact dermatitis can only occur in people who have allergies talented.

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One Response to “Beware of Skin Allergies Due to Menstrual Pads”

  1. Connor Bell says:

    Most allergies can be treated by corticosteroids and also some antihistamine blockers.~’,

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