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The downside to weight loss

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AnxiousAqua · 20/07/2025 23:13

I’ve lost 100lbs, feeling great and enjoying the energy that I have at the moment but the excess skin folds are driving me crazy especially in this hot weather.
I’m itchy, they’re red and have what look like fluid filled bumps where they’ve been laying skin to skin.
I’ve put sudocream, Vaseline and fungal creams to try and help, I know surgery is the only way to fix the issue but if anyone has any other suggestions I would welcome them.

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JudgeBread · 20/07/2025 23:18

Congratulations, that's an amazing loss!

Lots and lots of baby powder has kept me sane in the heat.

Few more months of saving for skin removal surgery 🥲 can't bloody wait to be rid of it.

foodtoorder · 20/07/2025 23:23

Try an alternative barrier product like derma-s or derma -pro for more damaged skin from moisture/friction.
Sudocrem is ok but can irritate and cause more skin damage, needs to be thoroughly washed and dried between application. The above products are used by medics/nurses for highly compromised moisture/skin damage.

AnxiousAqua · 20/07/2025 23:25

Thank you, I haven’t tried baby powder so I’ll definitely get some. Good luck for your surgery!

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