i had surgery on my arm and had stitches out a week ago that is when they put these tape strips to hold the incision together. they said it would fall of in a week but they are still stuck on pretty good. i tried pullin one off but it is very painfuland it leaves a sticky residue behind. any suggestions would be great thanks
2007-06-25 06:15:33 · 9 answers · asked by stt143 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
These are steri-strips. they are on there securely for a reason. Sometimes it takes up to 2 weeks to fall off. this is to protect your wound while it heals from the inside. Taking them off prematurely may cause an infections
2007-06-25 07:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by ~SheSul~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the strips usually fall off on their own, give it a day or maybe a few, if they dont get loose on their own call your doctor and ask, that's what your doctor is there for to answer your questions, your doctor knows you and your medical history better than anyone on here ever would. depending on the type of surgery you had applying different oils to try to get the tape off could possibly do more harm than good. before you try anything you should talk to your doctor, thats the only advise that i can really give you as a medical professional.
2007-06-25 06:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by SoCal Paramedic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you allowed to get the area wet? If so, I would suggest going for a swim, or taking a bath or something, and make sure to get that area nice and soaked... That will loosen the tape up. It's going to hurt when you take it off no matter what :-\ just make sure you don't damage the incision.
2007-06-25 06:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by waterskater 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they actually have a swab called tape off. just swipe it on and it loosens the tape and adhesive. But, you should let the tape stay till it works off by itself. This insures that the wound is fully healed.
2007-06-25 06:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
medical adhesive can be removed by using a adhesive remover which can be expensive baby oil , or figure nails polish remover can be used ,, another thing that can be used is lighter fluid but be sure to wash thoroughly with soap and water after applying and depending on the area of course do not use on open area of skin or near the eyes nose or mouth
2007-06-25 06:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by tommysgirl4life 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try mineral or baby oil. Cooking oil such as canola would do in a pinch, too.
2007-06-25 06:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by farm-gal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ooooouuuuuccccchhhhh...that just sounds painful. Use hot water and soap...see that helps...if not, call the doctor and ask what they heck is goin on.
2007-06-25 06:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by Flip-Flop Crazy Girl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can try acetone (nail polish remover), but usually they fall off on their own
2007-06-25 06:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by mizzouswm 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it.
2007-06-25 07:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋