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Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

I am still oxox — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:53:50 GMT

I fractured two bones in my wrist and had to wear a cast for 6 weeks. It was taken off on Tue and my skin is all peeling I am not sure how to deal with it I am still wearing a brace and going to PT which involves a massage. The wrist is still pretty tender any suggestions thanks

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Carmie — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:01:22 GMT

I remember when one of my sons wore a leg cast for a few weeks.

His skin was pretty awful looking when the cast was removed. He kept peeling and scratching at his legs and grossing us all out for a few days.

I would just use a good moisturizer until the dry skin is gone. If it is not quite so tender, you can use one of those body scrubs or poof sponges to remove dead skin.

I hope you feel in the pink soon.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

DrakesMomma — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:36:35 GMT

Ask PT if they have recommendations for it. They may not offer any info unless you ask.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Meowingkitty — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:37:28 GMT

When I broke my wrist and had a cast removed I used a dry washcloth and tried to get off as much dead skin as I could. Then I used a gentle body scrub and lots of moisturizer.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

SandySparkles — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:42:51 GMT

@I am still oxox I am sorry to read that you broke your wrist🤗, but am happy that you are now cast free!!!❤ Ice is ALWAYS good for tenderness/inflammation, and pain relief. I HOPE🤞 you are able to get some relief soon!!!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

I am still oxox — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:56:38 GMT

I have a liquid hand sanitizer which seems to be working.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

I am still oxox — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:57:56 GMT

@SandySparkles I really do not have pain or inflamation but thanks.

@SandySparkles wrote:
@I am still oxox I am sorry to read that you broke your wrist🤗, but am happy that you are now cast free!!!❤ Ice is ALWAYS good for tenderness/inflammation, and pain relief. I HOPE🤞 you are able to get some relief soon!!!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

SandySparkles — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:03:47 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@SandySparkles I really do not have pain or inflamation but thanks.
@SandySparkles wrote:
@I am still oxox I am sorry to read that you broke your wrist🤗, but am happy that you are now cast free!!!❤ Ice is ALWAYS good for tenderness/inflammation, and pain relief. I HOPE🤞 you are able to get some relief soon!!!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@I am still oxox My apologies.❤ I thought you were saying it was painful when you said it was still pretty tender.🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

SaveTheTurtles — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:00:49 GMT

@I am still oxox I am not sure I'd use hand sanitizer on your dry skin as they are normally high in alcohol content which is also drying. Perhaps your PT, nurse or doctor can best advise.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

RedTop — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:48:27 GMT

Lotion would be a better choice than hand sanitizer.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

CalicoJo — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:55:27 GMT

I was in the exact situation as you: same 2 bones with a postop cast for 6 weeks.

The Nurse Practitioner recommended an *exfoliating scrub* and it was unbelievable how well it removed the dead skin!! I got mine at Bath and Body Works.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Desertdi — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:13:13 GMT

It WILL go away in a week or two

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Puggywuggy — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:32:55 GMT

My sympathies to you. I remember when I broke my ankle on Christmas Day many years ago how dry and itchy my leg was and I couldn't wait to get that boot off. As others have suggested, nothing that is alcohol based and a wash cloth to exfoliate. I used coconut oil and Vaseline/aquaphor for a while and it relieved the dry irritated skin. Good luck to you.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Shanus — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:22:52 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I fractured two bones in my wrist and had to wear a cast for 6 weeks. It was taken off on Tue and my skin is all peeling I am not sure how to deal with it I am still wearing a brace and going to PT which involves a massage. The wrist is still pretty tender any suggestions thanks

@I am still oxox Wow! Sor sorry you've had such a "time" with this injury. An OTC moisturizer like CeraVe should do the trick until you can ask your PT or doc.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

CherryHugs — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:51:52 GMT

When the cast on my broken wrist was taken off...it looked hideous under it! I washed the area with warm water and applied moisturing lotion each day and it got looking better very quickly.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

bikerbabe — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:40:23 GMT

The alcohol in hand sanitizer will dry your skin which is counterproductive. I would just use a very gentle washcloth and moisturizing lotion. It will take a few days.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

HisElk1 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:49:10 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:

@I am still oxox wrote:
@SandySparkles I really do not have pain or inflamation but thanks.
@SandySparkles wrote:
@I am still oxox I am sorry to read that you broke your wrist🤗, but am happy that you are now cast free!!!❤ Ice is ALWAYS good for tenderness/inflammation, and pain relief. I HOPE🤞 you are able to get some relief soon!!!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@I am still oxox My apologies.❤ I thought you were saying it was painful when you said it was still pretty tender.🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles , I read it the same way that you did, FWIW.

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

SandySparkles — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:43:19 GMT

@HisElk1 wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:

@I am still oxox wrote:
@SandySparkles I really do not have pain or inflamation but thanks.
@SandySparkles wrote:
@I am still oxox I am sorry to read that you broke your wrist🤗, but am happy that you are now cast free!!!❤ Ice is ALWAYS good for tenderness/inflammation, and pain relief. I HOPE🤞 you are able to get some relief soon!!!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@I am still oxox My apologies.❤ I thought you were saying it was painful when you said it was still pretty tender.🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles , I read it the same way that you did, FWIW.

@HisElk1 Thank you!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Franklinbell — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:05:27 GMT

I would recommend you ask the advice of the health care professionals that you are working with. They will probably be the best source of great information.