Sweat pad and methods of using same
The present disclosure provides devices for preventing or absorbing fluid (e.g., sweat) and/or odors from the intergluteal cleft of a subject. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices for treating or preventing hemorrhoids and methods of using same.
1. A device for absorbing fluid proximal to the anus of a subject, the device comprising:
a non-planar portion comprising a plurality of layers of absorbent material and configured to be placed at least partially into an intergluteal cleft proximal to the anus of the subject; and
a generally planar portion surrounding the non-planar portion, the generally planar portion comprising a plurality of layers of absorbent material,
wherein the non-planar portion and the generally planar portion have a uniform thickness.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the generally planar portion includes a compression seal configured to secure the plurality of layers of absorbent material.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device does not include an adhesive for increasing adherence of the device to skin of the subject.
4. The device of claim 1 further comprising a hydrophobic coating disposed on at least a portion of the non-planar portion.
5. The device of claim 1 further comprising a crease disposed in the generally planar portion.
6. The device of claim 1 further comprising a texture configured to increase adherence of the device to skin of the subject.
7. A method of absorbing fluid proximal to the anus of a subject, the method comprising:
inserting a device in an intergluteal cleft of a subject, the device comprising:
a non-planar portion comprising a plurality of layers of absorbent material and configured to be placed at least partially into an intergluteal cleft proximal to the anus of the subject; and
a generally planar portion surrounding the non-planar portion, the generally planar portion comprising a plurality of layers of absorbent material,
wherein the non-planar portion and the generally planar portion have a uniform thickness.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the generally planar portion includes a compression seal configured to secure the plurality of layers of absorbent material.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the device does not include an adhesive for increasing adherence of the device to skin of the subject.
10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the device further comprises a hydrophobic coating disposed on at least a portion of the non-planar portion.
11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the device further comprises a crease disposed in the generally planar portion.
12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the device further comprises a texture configured to increase adherence of the device to skin of the subject.
13. A device for absorbing fluid proximal to the anus of a subject, the device comprising:
a plurality of layers of absorbent material including:
a uniform thickness,
a non-planar portion configured to be placed at least partially into an intergluteal cleft proximal to the anus of the subject,
a generally planar portion surrounding the non-planar portion,
a crease, and
a compression seal configured to secure the plurality of layers of absorbent material;
a hydrophobic coating on at least a portion of an outer surface; and
a texture configured to increase adherence of the device to skin of the subject.
14. A method of absorbing fluid proximal to the anus of a subject, the method comprising:
inserting a device in an intergluteal cleft of a subject, the device comprising:
a plurality of layers of absorbent material including:
a uniform thickness,
a non-planar portion configured to be placed at least partially into an intergluteal cleft proximal to the anus of the subject,
a generally planar portion surrounding the non-planar portion,
a crease, and
a compression seal configured to secure the plurality of layers of absorbent material;
a hydrophobic coating on at least a portion of an outer surface; and
a texture configured to increase adherence of the device to skin of the subject.