Consistent, thorough hygiene and a well-fitting prosthesis should keep skin supple and healthy. However, irritation or other problems are always a possiblity. Closely monitor the appearance of skin, and if a sore or abnormal condition develops, notify your prosthetist and/or physician without delay.

The following suggestions are only guidelines. Contact your prosthetist before a minor problem becomes a disabling situation.

Abrasions - Wash the area with warm water and a medicated lotion soap, patting dry gently. Apply a medicated skin cream and cover with a sterile gauze pad. If abrasions happen often, make certain the device is fully dry before wearing. Should an abrasion show signs of infection, contact your doctor.

Blisters - Use the same treatment indicated for abrasions if the blister is minor and not painful. For more serious and frequently recurring blisters, see your physician. Boils and abscesses should be treated by a doctor.

Bacterial Infection — Clean the area gently and thoroughly with a medicated lotion soap. Keep the site dry and let air circulate freely. If the condition persists, contact your prosthetist or your doctor.

Fungal Infection — Wash with medicated lotion soap and dry well. Apply a medicated skin cream and expose the infection to air as much as possible. Avoid further infection by keeping the socket absolutely clean and fully dry before wearing again. Consult your prosthetist if problems persist.