Hi All,
I went to my local pharmacy (within a major grocery store chain) last night
to find some hydrogel to use on a couple of "owies" I got the other day that
have been very painful while healing (dried out and tight).  I couldn't find
anything called hydrogel, but did spot Curad brand Sof-Gel bandages.  They
are basically band-aids with the gel stuff on the part that goes on the
wound.  It seems that the store will no longer be carrying them :(  so I
neow need to find them somewhere else (I bought the last 3 boxes).  They are
fabulous.  The "owies" have been covered since last night and are no longer
painful and red around the edges.  I plan on keeping at least one box for my
clients who come in with damaged nipples so if they can't find these things,
then they can at least get a day or two of relief (until I run out that is!).
Anyway, the I asked the pharmacist if they had any hydrogel, and she had not
even heard of it.  I talked to her about about the great use of the stuff
and what I wanted it for and she was very interested!  In fact, her daughter
just gave birth a week ago and boy did I get a lot of questions asked!  Gave
my name and # and should be hearing from her and her daughter soon.  Great
way to educate as well as put my name out there, huh?
Oh, she snagged the 4th box of these bandages because she was really
impressed with the info I gave her on how skin heals best.
Jay
Who will be giving the name and number of the hydrogel company to this
pharmacy...
Jay Simpson, CLE
Sacramento, CA
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