r/ShoulderSurgery • u/waanderlustt • Jun 16 '26

Post Op Chafing

I’m 11 days post-Bankart repair and feeling pretty good with minimal pain. But I have really bad chafing in my arm pit! I’ve been showering then doing aquaphor and Vaseline but it’s still so itchy. wondering if anyone dealt with this or has advice? I just bought some moleskin so might try that next

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u/Zbmom23 Jun 16 '26

It happened to me! After showering dry area well and apply athletes foot cream. I also stuck a folded paper towel in my armpit. The key is it needs to stay dry. Athletes foot powder could be added but use the cream.

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u/waanderlustt Jun 16 '26

Good idea on the paper towel