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HERE IS WHAT SHOULD BE DONE EVERY EVENING TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE STUMP SKIN.
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Wet skin thoroughly with warm water.
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Add one-half teaspoonful of liquid antiseptic cleanser containing hexachlorophene (pHisoHex and Tod'l are two examples), or else use cake soap such as Gamophen or Dial. All these cleansers can be bought in a drug or grocery store.
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Work up to a foamy lather. Use more water for more suds.
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Rinse with clean water.
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Dry skin thoroughly. Do not let soap dry on the skin. A soapy film left on the skin may be irritating.
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Usually the stump cleansing should be done at night. The stump should not be washed in the morning, unless a stump sock is worn. The damp skin may swell and stick to the prosthesis and may be irritated by rubbing.
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