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In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about post-cast care. Learn what to expect immediately after your cast removal, how to care for your skin, and when to resume activities.
21 Αυγ 2024 · When your cast is removed you can start to gently wash your skin with warm water and soap. Gently pat it dry with a clean towel and apply an unperfumed moisturiser. After 7 to 10 days your skin is likely to be dry and healed.
16 Οκτ 2024 · When you have your cast removed your skin can be dry, flaky or discoloured. Sometimes you may see more hair. The hair can also be thicker. To help your skin at this time, you should: wash and dry your limbs gently. moisturise your limb regularly. avoid picking any wounds to allow them to heal naturally.
4 Μαΐ 2022 · A wet cast can lead to skin irritation or infection. Plaster casts and fiberglass casts with conventional padding aren't waterproof. Keep your child's cast dry during baths or showers by covering it with two layers of plastic, sealed with a rubber band or duct tape.
Gently rub dry with a terry towel. When drying your skin, be careful not to damage the new skin. If you have been in a cast for more than 3 weeks, “dead” skin can build up under the cast. Your skin may be dry with rough, scaly patches. The new skin under may be quite tender.
After the cast is removed, it is normal for there to be some discomfort in the bones and joints that were immobilized, for the arm or leg to be smaller than the other side, and for the skin to have some changes (dry skin and more hair). A few baths in warm water will soak off the dry, flaky skin.
What Will the Area Look Like After the Cast Is Off? When the cast is off, you may notice: The skin that was under the cast looks pale, dry, or flaky. The hair looks darker. The muscles looks smaller. The area is very smelly. All of this is normal and goes away within a few weeks. Do I Need to Do Anything Special After the Cast Is Off?
