Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Midnight Shadow on September 04, 2020, 04:15:09 PM
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Has anyone had good results from Sudocrem cream, used as a barrier cream. It was recommended by my Gynaecologist to use as a barrier cream. Not sure it really suits me as it causes burning. I have persevered with it for a fortnight, but now thinking of stopping it. Had a really good fortnight, but now burning again. Don't want to go backwards after what has been a good two weeks. The sudacrem seems rather strong, even though I have only been using it very sparingly. Replies appreciated.
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Has anyone had good results from Sudocrem cream, used as a barrier cream. It was recommended by my Gynaecologist to use as a barrier cream. Not sure it really suits me as it causes burning. I have persevered with it for a fortnight, but now thinking of stopping it. Had a really good fortnight, but now burning again. Don't want to go backwards after what has been a good two weeks. The sudacrem seems rather strong, even though I have only been using it very sparingly. Replies appreciated.
I certainly wouldn't use it on the vulva, although some are fine with it. Hydromol ointment would be better. You could get a small tub and it will last ages. It was recommended to me by a vulval dermatologist.
JP x
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Thank you Joaniepat, can't use hydromol as that burns too. Will look at the ingredients in both those. Think it could be the Alcoholand paraffin in them that affects me. Thank you for responding.
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Vaseline? or something from the baby range?
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Thanks CLKD will look at the baby range. Having said that Sudacrem is for nappy rash, rather strong for a baby I think. Not for me anyway. Thank you for responding.
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Dad was given Sudacrem in the Care home. If skin is thin initially it might also sting as it's sensitive. Is your urine particularly acidic?
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Thank you Franny, yes using estriol cream, vagifem and HRT. Gynaecologist said my regime and treatment is definitely working. She also said I haven't given the treatment long enough to have full effect. It's taking longer to reach full effect because I once stopped treatment when I once thought I was better. No VA can wax and wain. Just need to persevere with treatment and find a good moisturiser.
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I have found KY Jelly as good as anything. For my hands I use vaseline cream in the yellow bottle. 'savlon' if areas are really sore though not internally. Often. Every hour when necessary ::).
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I use Bepanthen. Been using it for a few years now. First started using it when I first used Ovestin as this used to sting and burn, so I'd apply a little on top of the Ovestin, it stopped the burning and ive done this ever since. If its gentle enough for babies.
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Thank you for all your responses. Decided to have a cream / lotion free day and see if everything settles down again. Burning amd stinging as I write, but hey ho, Wednesday was a really normal day and the good days are out weighing the bad.