Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

How to STOP Foot Pain

Do your feet hurt?  It’s no wonder that foot pain and injury is so common with those 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments in each foot.  Allegro has a wide assortment of products to cure, remove or at least relieve foot pain caused by trauma, disease or both.  So raise your fallen [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 15th, 2011 at 10:16 am
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Posted in Ankle / Foot, Ankle Pain, Arthritis, Conditions, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Diabetic Supplies, Foot Care, Foot Pain, Heel Spurs, Orthopedics / Orthotics, Pain Management, Personal Care, Plantar Fasciitis, Shoes, Skin Care, Walkers

Best Wipes for All-Over Skin Care

Face it, we live in a world of disposables.  And I say ‘hooray’ for those use-and-toss wipes that help us stay healthy, clean and sanitary.  Anything  pre-treated or pre-moistened with protection, moisture, anti-bacterials, that gets the job done fast is worth its weight in gold. While I’m at it, I’ll add a hearty ‘well-done’ to the makers of biodegradeable and flushable wipes.  If you [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on January 18th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Catheters, Conditions, Hygiene, Incontinence, Maternity Care, Ostomy Supplies, Patient Care, Personal Care, Personal Protection, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Toileting Aids, Wipes/Swabs

Most Popular Creams and Ointments

Maintaining healthy skin can be challenging for anyone, especially in the winter months, but even more so for caregivers and practitioners. Rashes, fungus, skin breakdown or the threat of skin tears are a constant battle and a true test of perseverence.   Skin Care is much easier with today’s ultra-formulated medical creams and emollient-rich ointments – available to consumers and caregivers without a [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on January 10th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Bed Wetting, Bedridden, Conditions, Creams, Dermal Ulcers, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Diabetic Supplies, Foot Care, General Interest, Hygiene, Incontinence, Infection Control, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Ointments, Ostomy Supplies, Patient Care, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Wound Care

Wound Care Products for Pressure Sores and Diabetic Ulcers

If you have a bedsore, diabetic ulcer or other dermal ulcer, or you are caring for someone who does, it is critical that you are receiving assistance or advice from a medical specialist.  Treating pressure sores (bedsores) and dermal ulcers can be challenging as these wounds heal slowly and must be attended to carefully.  Treatment plans includes everything from [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on November 8th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
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Posted in Bedridden, Dermal Ulcers, Diabetes, Diabetic Supplies, Dressings, Hospital Discharge Favorites, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Patient Care, Pressure Reduction, Shoes, Skin Care, Wound Cleanser & Debridement

Best Selling Diabetic Supplies at Low Prices

AllegroMedical.com has been selling diabetic supplies online for more than a decade – offering huge savings to thousands of customers every day.  In fact, many people find our prices for diabetic supplies much lower than their insurance deductibles or co-pays.  Do the math!  Maybe we can save you some money. At AllegroMedical.com you’ll find the ’latest greatest’ along side the  [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on October 19th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
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Posted in Ankle / Foot, Conditions, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Diabetic Supplies, Foot Care, Orthopedics / Orthotics, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Syringes, Uncategorized

Best Skin Care Brands

When it comes to intimate skin care products, there are several notable medical supply companies that make it their business to understand your condition and create solutions to improve your quality of life.  At-risk skin caused by incontinence, diabetes, infection, wounds, surgeries, dermal ulcers and other medical conditions can easily lead to much bigger problems [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on September 21st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Bedridden, Cleansers, Conditions, Creams, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Incontinence, Lotions, Ointments, Ostomy Supplies, Skin Care, Skin Condition

Shop by Body Part at Allegro Medical

Is your knee bothering you?  How about your thumb?  Perhaps you are having difficulties with your head . . . or maybe you want to know what your heart is doing.  Whatever the case we may have something to fix it, lift it, bandage it, monitor it or save it. Shop by Body Part is one of [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on August 12th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
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Posted in Ankle / Foot, Ankle Pain, Arthritis, Asthma, Back / Abdominal / Hip, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel, Crutches, Diagnostic Products, Elbow, Foot Care, Foot Pain, Headache, Heel Spurs, High Blood Pressure, Hip Replacement, Hygiene, Impotence, Knee Replacement, Oral Care, Orthopedics / Orthotics, Pain Management, Personal Care, Plantar Fasciitis, Skin Care

Skin Care Products for all your Parts

Are you taking care of your skin? No matter what your skin condition or skin type, there is likely a product that will make it smoother, softer, cleaner or will reduce the pain, itch, bumps, scales, redness, swelling – you name it.    What is causing your skin problems?  Things like illness, disease, aging, nutrition, weather, hydration, stress and environment can [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on July 26th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Cleansers, Creams, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Foot Care, Incontinence, Lotions, Ointments, Patient Care, Personal Care, Skin Care

Most Popular Odor Eliminators

Let’s face it.  Humans, even in the best of health, are odor challenged.  Throw in some incontinence or maybe an ostomy, a healing wound, a little flatulence, a bedridden loved one, body odor, a dirty dog, smelly kids, poor hygiene, bad breath, mold and mildew – and what do you have?  You have a whole lot of [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on June 25th, 2010 at 10:40 am
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Posted in Bed Wetting, Bedpads, Bedridden, Beds, Cleansers, Hygiene, Incontinence, Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Care

Healing Relief for Common Skin Problems

Rashy, itching, peeling, bumpy, burning, red, dry, scaly, scabby skin.  If you have any of these, you can bet there is a product to soothe or heal it.  Proper skin care can mean the difference between a good day and a very painful one.  Here are links to products that we hope will bring you blissfully fast [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on May 11th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
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Posted in Barrier Products, Creams, Diabetes, Diabetic Skin Care, Foot Care, Lotions, Ointments, Ostomy Supplies, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Wound Care