It is important to keep both the skin and the inside of the prosthetic socket clean.  Wash your limb daily with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap, as any fragrance on the skin can cause a reaction when your limb is enclosed in the prosthetic socket.  The inside of the socket or liner should be wiped daily with warm water and a soapy cloth.

Several products are available to use - lotions/ointments, tape-like bandages and glue-like liquids - to toughen the skin.