A little (or a lot of) extra perspiration is very common after limb loss. Loss of cooling surface area, heat trapped in the socket and liner, and the extra effort it takes to move with a prosthetic all contribute to heat buildup. That heat affects the fit of your socket,...
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7 Heat-Related Skin Problems for Amputees (and How to Solve Them)
When the heat starts building, things can get uncomfortable. For people with limb loss, skin discomfort can get in the way of wearing a prosthesis and eventually interfere with mobility and independence. Careful preparation, monitoring, and treatment of your skin can keep it happy when temperatures rise. Here are a...
Why Do Amputees Sweat More? (And How to Reduce and Control It)
The amputation of a limb brings monumental changes, but there’s one that catches some amputees by surprise—excess perspiration (aka, too much sweat). Amputees often report that they perspire more than usual, especially in the first few months after amputation. For a person with limb loss, perspiration management is an essential...
O&P Almanac - Members Spotlight
Skin Care Solutions California company offers products for individuals with amputation, diabetes, and other conditions AFTER GRADUATING FROM MEDICAL school, earning an advanced degree in public health, and becoming a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Paul Dean, MD, MPH, FAAD, became an entrepreneur. In 2007, he launched...