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DDS,
When I shave down there, I use a real sharp razor. I only reuse razors to shave that area a few times in a row before I switch to a new one. The razor has to be fresh. I use a women's Venus razor to shave that area and I never get razor burn. I also make sure I use sensitive skin shaving cream.

I used to swim, run, and bike as well. I used to shave my whole body except my head. I was in the Marine Corps and sported a high and tight. But I shaved my body quite often and used Venus razors for that. I swear by them. I have grown to hate body hair. I'm not that hairy of a guy anyway.

As I'm becoming more reliant on diapers to handle my incontinence, I have been advised to start using some barrier cream and powder to help mitigate rash and such, but also to help reduce smell.

I have been reading from others that powder e.g. babypowder both helps mitigate rash and does help you smell better.
However reading in here I see J&J powder being highly recommended, but sadly it's not available in Europe - are there any alternatives in Europe which still doesn't cost a fortune (more local brands, yet similar in substance and scent)

I use A&D ointment to protect my skin, I have had good luck with it. But there are limits to anything you use.

jms,

A commercial rash cream will be more effective than powder. Powder has no effect once it is wet and so is best for those who change their diaper after each wetting. I like Desitin cream with zinc oxide. It is easy to apply and remove and, for me, effective.

--John

Talcum powder has problems. Prolonged exposure causes ovarian cancer in women, and perhaps cancers in men as well. A good friend of my wife is going through that now, all because she used talcum powder daily all her life.

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I'm aware of the issues with powder containing talc. I read someone recommended powder made of cornstarch, should be good.

I have a good rash cream from Seni - they make larger tubes, and they are pretty cheap too. However powder is harder to obtain if it shall be of good quality, yet still affordable.

Honestly, I did some research into the talc cancer link. It's pretty tenuous. There is a weak correlation at best, but in a recent case Johnson and Johnson list a suit against the family of a woman that died of ovarian cancer. Now there are class action suits popping up left and right.

I suspect this is pretty significantly overblown, but it's worth noting that if anyone would get too much long term exposure, it would be the incontinent. There really isn't a risk to men, as our anatomy makes it much more difficult for talc to gain entry.

As a side note, cornstarch can increase the risk of yeast infection, because the yeast can feed on it.

Caldesene makes a cornstarch powder that contains zinc oxide. Zinc oxide is the component in some products such as desitin cream which prevents bacterial growth.

Potato flour also works for chafing, that's what we used as kids (and I still use on hot days when going to the bush) when hiking or picking berries or dragging firewood from the forest during the hot summer days.

Haven't used it with a diaper as I am not much of a wetter but wear more as a backup on bad days, but probably works well. It comes in a very fine, powdery form, very similar to powdered sugar.

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I have been a die hard Ammens Poweder user for years now. It is Medicated power and will clear up that bed wetting itch I get from time to time when I am wet for more than a few hours during a heavy sleep.. It is a bit pricey but it is not something I use every night. I also keep rash cream around and the new destin Incontinece care is great but the standard is just as good but be sure to have a rag to wipe your hand before taping up or wear glove as it makes tapes not stick at all.

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