Is Xeroform supposed to touch the good skin around a skin graft area or be kept off the good skin?
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It is fine for it to touch the good skin, you actually want the entire skin graft to be covered including the edges so you need to slightly overlap onto the good skin so there is no chance any of the skin graft is showing. The xeroform can be cut with sterile scissors if you need to cover a weird shaped graft, it can also be foldered over onto itself if it's too long. Always wear gloves when handling to prevent any bacteria from transferring from your hands to the xeroform to the skin graft. Hope that helps. Good luck.
1146754
In my experience, Xeroform is safe on healthy skin. I had a skin graft five or six years ago, but can't recall the exact treatment. However, I sometimes use Xeroform on foot wounds. It protects the wound bed, keeping it moist. If your doctor recommended it, You probably don't need to worry. However, contact your doctor immediately if the graft seems to worsen.
1146755
It can touch the good skin. It will not irritate or harm it. The pads have a heavy gel like substance on them like petroleum vaseline but much better. Helped the healing process move along faster. Does have a strange odor but nothing offensive. Worth it.
1146756
It can touch the good skin. It will not irritate or harm it. The pads have a heavy gel like substance on them like petroleum vaselite is but much better. Helped the healing process move along faster. Does have a strange odor but nothing offensive. Worth it.
1146757
we did our best to keep it just on the damaged skin, but that was impossible due to the extent and shape of the burn. I saw no damage to healthy skin that was exposed when changed as recommended. We did NOT rely strictly on Xeroform, we used ointments and essential oils in addition to Xeroform
354222
Absolutely no... it's great for gait and transferring. Don't use directly on the skin.
4598
Yes, I trim the "side burns" once in a while. If your face is sensitive, I would try a small area to see you get any reaction
1625511
I ordered the Original. I was using it night and day. The instructions state: Gentle enough for everyday use. My current morning favorite is Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum which can be used day and night. I like to use the Serum in the morning and the moisturizer at night. The moisturizer helps with winter dryness. The serum makes my skin feel silky. You can check out the Olay website for ingredient differences.
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Hi Melayia. I layer it over my daily moisturizer because my skin tends to be dry. You may need to layer it on your cheeks.
260891
I used a gauze tape to keep it on. I used it for protection - I cut off a portion of my finger and had to have a skin graft, so I needed to keep it safe. Taped on securely, it did stay on overnight. I only used it for flying on an airline where I didn't want my metal protection to be a hassle.
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If you are using them for masectomy reasons there is a protective film on the back of the form that the instructions say to remove. This is OK to remove. The cover on the front and back of the form must stay in place. My problem was that I wanted to the feeling of natural breasts and could not find an adhesive that provided that feeling without destroying the form. Soooooo, I am growing my own. Be careful though because what you grow is permanent and you must be commited to live the rest of your life with your two new girlfriends. At this point I have gained about 2" in tissue height and doubled tissue mass in 3 weeks. If you are interested in growing real boobs try "flat2femme.com". It works !
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Honestly, I can't see that area of my body right now without a mirror in-between the legs. However, I would assume so based on how well it is working on the other areas of the body and that it is all natural so there shouldn't be any irritation/discomfort/medicinal smell.
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Usually around your core and low back area as it is close to your vital organs. Just make sure that your skin is actually touching the mat. But as long as it is touching your skin you will benefit no matter where you place it.
2234803
This fits perfectly. Do note that the skin is as good as it can get, however it isn't as cool as having it all bare ; )
1133245
This seems very gentle on my skin. I think it would be fine just about anywhere. As always, try just a little to make sure at first.
313897
M.Anderson, The eyes and the face is a tender skin area. I recommend sending an e-mail to the maunufacture for this answer.
677584
Hi, i have used this model for two years and never grab my skin. I used to have an older model and that happened but not with this one. Cheers
1692531
No, covering it with another sheet would inhibit the effectiveness of the product. Needs to be touching your skin.
865012
Not a huge area, ankles to knees is good, that also keeps it from sensitive areas. This was for my wife and full legs were fine but seemed a little overpowering. The back of the neck and shoulders seemed to burn.
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I was instructed by my surgeon's staff to apply a very thin layer over my scars. They stressed the very thin part. They also told me to massage my scars, but I didn't get the impression it was with the BioCorneum.
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One note: don't forget to moisten the contact areas (on either side of the main part) that will touch your skin -- that lets the capacitive connection get a good signal from your heart so it does a good job. If it's dry, it probably won't work as well, if at all. It mentions this somewhere (remembering from a year ago), and I do it and it works.