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 I’ve been dealing with reoccuring rectal rashes and I mentioned this to my doctor. She thought it might be from using moist wipes or dampened toilet paper. Now I’m not sure what to use because dry TP is too harsh on my skin. Did you have experience with moist wipes causing rashes and, if so, what do you use instead?

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Have you tried different brands of wipes? Or of TP? (I only use Charmin soft)
Are you using ones that don’t have alcolhol in them?
Do you pat dry or use hair dryer to dry off after wipes or wet TP?
Do you apply anything after wiping? Like lanolin or vaseline? Are you using any prescription creams?
Did you discuss possible causes such as yeast issues?
Try sticking to one brand of tp and wet it for a month and see if anything changes.
If no changes, try wipes – the same brand- for a month.

I used to use wipes a few years ago, but I didn’t like using chemicals.
So I use a spray bottle to moisten TP with water now. I use Charmin soft TP. I occasionally use zinc oxide or yeast creams after, but that’s when I feel the rash flare up. It occurs after BMs and after sitting.

The problem can be even not related to the wipes themselves – it’s just that you need to dry the area after you use them. I just use a hair dryer set on low. It’s fast, easy and dries the area really good.