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Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

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

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

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.

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

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

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

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. 

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

@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!!!🥰 

 

 

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

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

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

@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💖


 

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

 


@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.🥰

 

 

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

@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. 

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Re: Skin Peeling after Cast Removal

Lotion would be a better choice than hand sanitizer.