Dry chin

[bigmamma]

Hello , can anyone suggest anything I can do to stop my chin getting sore ,it's very dry and slightly tender due to the copious amounts of dribble . :-(

[pericat]

Hi bigmamma - what about some kind of barrier cream - how are you doing ? Or is that a silly question

[bigmamma]

Hello pericat , and Morecowbell ,than you for your help . I have tried a moisturising cream but it just get washed off , or should I say dribbled off , too quickly . I may get my carer to get some of that Palmerss Cocoa butter cream , it may at least smell nice even if it doesn't stay on long . xxxxx

[bigmamma]

Thank you Morecowbell , I'll have to try something , I look stupid enough already without having a bright red chin lke a monkeys rear end !!!!!

[LoftyLottie]

Best thing would be a cream called Diprobase, which is used in hospitals as a barrier cream and you can use it for washing. No perfume so no nasty reactions. You can buy it at Boots either in a tube or a larger pot. Excellent stuff. I wouldn't be without it. I get it on repeat prescription, and I am sure if you mention it to your GP he will prescribe it for you.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100004782.html

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/diprobase_v_2301.html

Very, very safe for using on the face.

I smelt like a bar of sickly sweet chocolate when I bought that Palmers Cocoa Butter. I threw it away. Personally I would neve use it on my face, but don't let that dissuade you

xxxx

[looobylooo]

hi bigmamma,
how about getting a little tub of sudocrem to try?
i find it very good for rough dry sore areas, mums use it on their babies bottoms dont they when they get sore nappy rash.
it probably wouldnt be very suitable if you were going out in public because its white in colour, unless you really rub it in, then itd probably be ok, but when youre there at home, well just liberally apply it, im sure itd help.
its a thick healing cream and i dont think it would easily wash away.

[bigmamma]

Thank you LoftyLottie , and Looopylooo , I will definately try that Diprobase cream and , as you say , my gp might script it for me . xxxx

[pastafreak]

Hello mamma...how are you hun??
I get a very sore dry chin sometimes from wool jumpers and scarves. I use aqueous cream and/or E45. I also use the E45 Emolliant wash...it leaves a film on the skin to moisturise.
I am sure the Diprobase is your best bet.....my suggestions are for in the meantime until you get a perscription.

xx

[bigmamma]

Hello pasta sweetie , it's one of the symptoms that at first sounds a minor one but oh is it a nuisance , and embarassing too . Lovely to see you , thank you too for your help . xxx

[bigmamma]

Boo hoo , I do miss being able to give out stars :-(

[tinkerbell23]

sorry bigmamma....i dont know your history....i think there is one is hospital called doublebase as well....and mabye vaseline??.....a friends aunt has a problem with dribble...and shes had botox in her mouth to try combat it....sorry if thats silly like i say bcoz im unsure of your history, and mabye this isnt long term....

anyhows...hope you are well.....tink...xx

[bigmamma]

Hello tinckerbell honey , I have motor neurone disease , so this dribbling isn't going to go away , but I hope to get it at least under control xx

[bigmamma]

I see Morecowbell has gone from my thread , he was being polite and helpful