feedback on mask irritation please?

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Bella Rose
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feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Bella Rose » Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:33 pm

I have an f&p simplus ff mask with resmed soft edge quality quatro air head gear. I wash mask and face with baby shampoo.

I use a silk mask liner more often than not. But I still get a rash around the base of the mask of I use the liner or not.

Has anyone tried manuka honey or pawpaw (papaya) ointment to treat rash?
Or any other suggestions?

What had worked best for those who have been on cpap for long term?

I am unable to use nasal mask or pillows.

Thanks!

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Tatooed Lady » Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:40 pm

I can't help with personal knowledge...but if you have such sensitive skin, do you have a dermatologist you can run this past? Seems to me that if your skin is that touchy, you'd be best served by someone who knows you and your skin's issues firsthand.

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by library lady » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:48 pm

Perhaps try a liner of different fabric... Pad-A-Cheeks (http://www.padacheek.com) and RemZzzs (https://www.cpap.com or from many DMEs) are two you could try. Alternatively, you could make one of some other fabric. The suggestion to ask a dermatologist is a good one

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Bella Rose » Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:23 am

library lady wrote:Perhaps try a liner of different fabric... Pad-A-Cheeks (http://www.padacheek.com) and RemZzzs (https://www.cpap.com or from many DMEs) are two you could try. Alternatively, you could make one of some other fabric. The suggestion to ask a dermatologist is a good one

Thanks. I've tried the remzzz - it's where I got the idea to make my own liner which kind of fits on like a baby nappy.

I've tried microfiber, flannelette, cheese cloth, calico, pure cotton and pure silk - which was the least irritating and no leaks.

I accept that the rash is part and parcel of me using cpap and know that my sensitivity is because of multiple medications for other conditions I have.

I was just wondering if anyone had success with reducing severity of rash using those products as they are natural products.

I was hoping to get advice as to which was better to use before I purchase one or the other. These were suggested by my skin specialist.

Also, excuse my ignorance, but DME? I don't know this term.

I'm due to see my respiratory specialist and cpap provider on Thursday next week, but wanted to try to clear it up before the.

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Gremlin » Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:10 am

dont dispair bella rose!

sounds more like u r getting friction burn. if u r gettin rash with all those material and specialy natural fibers.

check ur mask is tite enuf. betr still get ur dr or pap provider to check. mot evry thing is allergy as the others said.

u can use anything to help with the burn/rash as long as u use it early in the day and wash ur face good b4 u put ur mask back on. nz manuka honey +30 is best. werkd gr8 on my surgery scars. 6 weeks and cant see thm ne more.

good luck

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Johnnyb01 » Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:25 am

Bella Rose wrote:
Also, excuse my ignorance, but DME? I don't know this term.

I'm due to see my respiratory specialist and cpap provider on Thursday next week, but wanted to try to clear it up before the.
DME=Durable Medical Equipment (provider or the equipment itself, both tend to be referred to as DME) used in the context above it would be what you call your cpap provider.

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Julie » Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:57 am

Hi - something people tend to forget is that just because something is 'natural' doesn't mean it can't be as toxic as anything else. Not saying the two (honey, etc.) are toxic as I don't know, but it's important to remember.

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Re: feedback on mask irritation please?

Post by Bella Rose » Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:52 pm

Gremlin wrote:dont dispair bella rose!

sounds more like u r getting friction burn. if u r gettin rash with all those material and specialy natural fibers.

check ur mask is tite enuf. betr still get ur dr or pap provider to check. mot evry thing is allergy as the others said.

u can use anything to help with the burn/rash as long as u use it early in the day and wash ur face good b4 u put ur mask back on. nz manuka honey +30 is best. werkd gr8 on my surgery scars. 6 weeks and cant see thm ne more.

good luck
THANK YOU GREMLIN!!!!! You were right. The mask was not quite tight enough and was causing a friction type burn.

It was confirmed by my new CPAP provider, the fit fixed and (after using the Manuka honey you recommend and clearing the burn marks up), I've had no more trouble.

I still use the Silk liner as an extra barrier, but I now look human again and can leave my house without fearing the stares and comments of other people.

Again Gremlin, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

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