Sweat pad and methods of using same

Abstract

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.

I/We claim: 
     
         1 . An absorbent device comprising:
 a first layer including a body-facing surface containing an anti-stick material;   a second layer disposed opposite the first body-facing surface; and   a third layer disposed between the first and second layers and comprising an absorbent material,   wherein at least a portion of the first layer includes a contour that substantially deviates from a plane.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the third layer further includes an inner core comprising a hygroscopic material. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the inner core is separated from the absorbent material by a barrier material. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the inner core further includes an active agent. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the active agent comprises one or more of: a deodorant, an antibacterial agent, a hemorrhoid relief agent, and a numbing agent. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer includes a graphic element for providing application information to a user. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second layer includes a graphic element for providing application information to a user. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the second layer includes a graphic element for providing application information to a user. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body-facing surface includes a plurality of dimples. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body-facing surface does not include an adhesive portion. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the contour that substantially deviates from a plane is spheroid. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second layer further comprises one or more removal tabs. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer further comprises one or more creases. 
     
     
         14 . An absorbent device comprising:
 a first, body-facing layer comprising a plurality of dimples;   a second layer disposed opposite the first layer; and   an inner core disposed between the first, body-facing layer and the second layer.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the first, body-facing layer does not include an adhesive portion. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the inner core layer comprises an absorbent material and optionally an active agent. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the absorbent material comprises cornstarch. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the active agent comprises one or more of: a deodorant, an antibacterial agent, a hemorrhoid relief agent, and a numbing agent. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the first, body-facing layer and the second layer includes a graphic element for providing application information to a user. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the second layer further comprises one or more removal tabs. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the first layer further comprises one or more creases. 
     
     
         22 . A method of treating or preventing a hemorrhoid in a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 1  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with a hemorrhoid of the subject and/or in contact with perianal tissue of the subject. 
     
     
         24 . A method of treating or preventing a hemorrhoid in a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 14  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with a hemorrhoid of the subject and/or in contact with perianal tissue of the subject. 
     
     
         26 . A method of absorbing a fluid proximal to an anus of a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 1  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with perianal skin of the subject. 
     
     
         28 . A method of absorbing a fluid proximal to an anus of a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 14  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with perianal skin of the subject. 
     
     
         30 . A method of preventing, reducing or eliminating itching proximal to an anus of a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 1  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 30 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with perianal skin of the subject. 
     
     
         32 . A method of preventing, reducing or eliminating itching proximal to an anus of a subject, the method comprising:
 placing a device according to  claim 14  at least partially within an intergluteal cleft of a subject.   
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 32 , wherein the step of placing the device further includes placing the device in contact with perianal skin of the subject.