Hello,
I'm new to this forum and hopefully I'll get good info in here. My problem is that I had a small sore on my rear. It's all healed but the problem I'm having now. Is that the skin is sensitive where this sore was. So, now once in a while the skin turns red in that area and I have to lay down for a couple of days. My question is.......Is there something that I can apply on that area that will help toughen the skin? I hope there's something out there that helps..........................

Thanks to all that reply..............

I don't think there is some kind of magical ointment or anything. You really should just let it heal completely, maybe assess your cushion and wheelchair for pressure points, and do weight shifts a lot.

Do you have an air cushion? Gel? Foam?

I agree with Ben - keep off it and/or focus on cushioning. All I've ever heard strongly suggests you don't put any oinments or cream near it.

When I have a red spot my mom gets me off of it and rubs alittle rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball on it,now thats just for a little redness,not anything that is open,Sometimes what works for one person doesnt always work for another.

Try Calmoseptine Cream...it's great for all red spots. It helps them go away, but doesn't tighten the skin.

If you use the wrong ointment or cream, you could end up weakening the skin, not strengthening it. Unless there's an actual infection that needs a topical antibiotic or other sterilization, or there's an allergy or other skin condition, I would just stay off it, give it time to heal, and check the cushion and your clothing for anything that might be irritating it.

When I ordered a Ride Design custom cushion and told you that I rate it for you. They recommended sitting on it for 2 hours, increasing the time as you break it in. They say you may experience some redness when you transfer to bed, this is normal and disappear in less than 30 minutes. First day I was in the chair over 6 hours and as soon as I was put to bed, any redness quickly disapated. You can adjust it tighter or loose. With mine they came up the sides of the thighs, which in turn rolled my knees closer to each other, adressing a concern of the ladies. I give it a thumbs up and you should check it out. I sat on a RoHo hi profile Quattro for the first 5 years, but with this you don't worry about bottoming out or adjusting the pressure. Mark