Ampu Balm is especially compounded for use by amputees wearing an
artificial limb. Protects abrasions from further chafing or injury to your
amputated leg. You can easily wash ampu-balm from your amputee
stump socks.
Ampu-Balm should be applied directly to your residual limb before
donning the prosthesis. Place a small amount of Ampu-Balm large
enough in size to coat the area of discomfort 1/8" (3mm) thick. This
will help protect the abrasion from chafing and irritation.
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| Contains Mutton Tallow, Paraffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance | |
| Ampu-Balm washes out with mild soap and water | |
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"Physicians Formula for Residual Limb Irritation
If you are an amputee and are experiencing a rash, irritation, prickly
heat or any other type of skin distress from your silicone liner,
Ampu-Balm may be your saving grace. Some irritations come from a
bacterial infection, others may be the result of soap that was not
properly washed off the liner. Ampu-Balm is one of only a handful of
products expressly made for amputees to apply to the skin and don
their prosthesis. It will not cause any breakdown of the liner and it
washes off both the skin and sleeve easily.
After using various triple antibiotics when I would get an irritation I
finally gave in and asked around about Ampu-Balm. After having no
luck at local pharmacies I contacted my prosthetist and asked him
about it. He agreed that it was one of the best products for amputees
but warned me about the smell. Ampu-Balm is made of mutton tallow,
paraffin, benzyl alcohol and 'fragrance'.
As the days get hotter and hotter I am slowly starting to hate my
prosthetic and carbon fiber socket. It heats up in a matter of minutes
and the itching can be crippling. With that comes prickly heat and a
rash. Left untreated there is always a chance of blistering and that
means you can't wear your prosthetic. Ampu-Balm is made to protect
the irritated area as well as help soothe the pain and itch. You do not
need a prescription to obtain this product but it can be extremely hard
to find.
You apply Ampu-Balm as you would any other cream. A thin layer that
covers the irritated area is all you need for all-day protection. You can
use this on a daily basis but I would not suggest using it every single
day. If you have a recurring problem with irritation you may want to
change the type of soap you are using to clean your liner or contact
your doctor to see if they can do a skin sample to see if there is
another reason for the breakout. This should only be used on the area
of the residual limb that is irritated."
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