Irritated Skin from Cold

So I have my first cold since starting CPAP. I can still breathe fine so not worried about that. However, the bottom of my nose and upper lip are red/irritated from all the nose blowing I've done today. In the past I would have slathered some Vaseline on there before bed, but after some googling I have come to the conclusion that Vaseline would not be good for my silicone nasal mask cushion (and let me tell you, I got some *interesting* results from that search ). Any suggestions? Regular lotion does not last long enough. Would a first aid type antibacterial ointment be ok?

blacknebula wrote:So I have my first cold since starting CPAP. I can still breathe fine so not worried about that. However, the bottom of my nose and upper lip are red/irritated from all the nose blowing I've done today. In the past I would have slathered some Vaseline on there before bed, but after some googling I have come to the conclusion that Vaseline would not be good for my silicone nasal mask cushion (and let me tell you, I got some *interesting* results from that search ). Any suggestions? Regular lotion does not last long enough. Would a first aid type antibacterial ointment be ok?

Those are petroleum based, so they have the same issue. Your might try a wax based lip balm. I find the lotion infused tissues helpful in reducing the cause of the problem.

Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:20 pm

Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.

Thank you!

Never even considered lanolin, being allergic to it. There is a lanolin free product available on Amazon called "CPAP Moisture Therapy" that is based on emu oil. It works well but it doesn't smell great.

Lansinoh is medical grade and highly purified,
because it is intended for use with nursing infants.
Many of the common allergens have been removed, including the smelly ones.
Maybe that includes the stuff that causes you grief.

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:20 pm

Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.

+1

it's good stuff...

zonker wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:11 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:20 pm

Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.

+1

it's good stuff...

I use it every night! Bought mine at Walmart, in the baby department. $8.95 and I bet that tube will last me 10 years.

chunkyfrog wrote:Lansinoh is medical grade and highly purified,
because it is intended for use with nursing infants.
Many of the common allergens have been removed, including the smelly ones.
Maybe that includes the stuff that causes you grief.

I'll give it a shot, thanks.

blacknebula wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:28 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:20 pm

Lanolin based formulas are silicone compatible.
Lansinoh is a product some of us use here.

Thank you!

Second vote for the Lansinoh lanolin. I got it to help get used to a nasal pillow mask, and have used it a few times since when my nose started to get raw when I got a cold.