Would a bidet help with skin irritations?

In case you didn't know there are bidet attachments that go over your regular toilet, some of them provide warm water and a blow dry.
And, is he using any kind of barrier cream? Anything you would use on a baby would work, I like zinc oxide products because they heal as well as providing a barrier.

If Dad has a Burning, Then The Doctor Should have Investigated More in Store...He is not the One, Hun, Who Has to Sit in that Bed every day and Be Incontinent.
Get a Second Opinion of a Doctor who will Do his Work and Has Done His Homework.

Yes!!! We bought one for my husband who has ALS. It made a huge difference in cleaning and protect his skin. After he is done and I’ve lifted him, I always check with a couple of wipes to make sure there isn’t anything. I love it and it’s such a peace of mind for both of us.

Use Aloe Vista skin protection ointment anywhere where it's red.
It really works well for my dad.

We don't generally have to use it every day, only when there's irritation.

I took my ex to the dermatologist last week for the same problem. Turns out, he has a yeast/fungal infection and needed prescriptions. His skin was burning and rolling off in sheets. The pan was horrid for him. He is very much overweight and was advised to keep the area clean and dry. Easier said than done. You are right, a shower is another story. Good luck on the bidet.

There are bidet attachments for sale on Amazon. That is where I purchased mine for $45. It does not plug in. I had a plumber attach it to my toilet. It was recommended by my urologist because I was getting UTIs. Since purchasing one that cleans both the front and the back, I have not had any more. I feel this is the best investment ever.

Oooh have gone through this one multiple times with DH.
Desitin xstrengh diaper cream (or any zinc oxide type cream for babies). Slather that on, all around the testicles, especially the back side where they get fever red, and then a good sprinkling of Burt's Bees all natural baby powder on top of the cream. (Does not have the bad stuff in it like regular baby powder). Can buy both on Amazon. Heads up Burts Bee's powder does NOT smell like baby powder, has sort of a strange honey scent.

Doc put mine on a tube of nystatin cream just to rule out fungus. He went through the tube, and being in diapers we were right back to the angry red/sores. Also DOES NOT SHOWER-if Im lucky and have help, once every 4=5 mo.

Doc said for him to get bigger than his size boxers-soft-cotton. I did just that and he wears them for part of the day when he can control his urine a bit. Also SOFT jammy bottoms or SOFT sweat pants and going Commando! That with the cream and powder and we about have this licked. And if he does get bad, we can beat it back and make him comfy.

Now mine is off and on incont. with urine and he knows when he has to poop, but getting to the toilet in a timely fashion is another story. Potty chair next to bed helps sometimes. And goat milk wet wipes are our friends. Also have the hospital type non allergic ones. But they do strip the skin of good stuff, so we rotate.

What you want is AIR and DRYNESS, you do not want to be keeping him moist down there in any way. Even, depending on temp, if he could lay like a on a pee pee pad (for humans and puppies alike) and let a low speed fan blow DOWN THERE tween his legs once a day that would help too. Or even a hairdryer on a cool or warm with caution low setting from more of a distance than how you would dry hair. Then put on the cream and powder for the day. You want DRY!

Hi! I have had very good experience with using Aloe Vesta for my mom when she was in nursing home care. I bought it originally from a hospital pharmacy. Later I got it from ALLEGRA medical supply on line. They shipped it to me directly. For my mother it eliminated itchiness and burning. She also had terrible bedsores from sitting too long in wet diapers and from the harsh cleanser that the nursing home used. I hope that you give it a try. I hope it helps you.

All good suggestions below I just have one more consideration to think about. I noticed you said he used pads, might incontinence briefs be helpful? I'm wondering if maybe the edges or something about the way the pads fit inside his underwear could be causing irritation. Also while more laundry, they do make cotton incontinence underwear, we have never used them but in the event he is sensitive to something in the pads or even disposables...

A simple pliable plastic squeeze bottle filled with water can act like a bidet to rinse your loved one. Just keep it by the commode. After pat irritated skin dry. Then, either apply Lotrimin cream (if it is a fungal issue) or A and D ointment. By trying each, you will soon know what the problem is. He might also be reacting to whatever the pads are made of. Maybe try a different brand.