I seem to be allergic to any type of bandage adhesive. Any time I use any type of bandaids or tape with gauze I get these terrible bruises and welts on my skin and it turns very red and it's SO painful while they are on and after I take them off. I have to use them for a wound that I have. Anybody have experiences like this? What do you use? I'm desperate for suggestions!
2007-09-06 15:41:26 · 9 answers · asked by Belle 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Yes. You are allergic to Latex. There are latex free bandages available. Get those, and you won't have a problem. The tape is another story all together. Make sure it says "Sensitive Skin" Paper Tape. That one is not half as bad as the regular tape used to attach gauze to wounds.
2007-09-07 22:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by ChemoAngel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are hyperallegenic tapes out there Primapore is one brand.
If even this causes a problem (does for me in some areas) then use a non stick bangage, held in place by a clip/safety pin or taped onto itself so no adhesive touches the skin.
2007-09-06 22:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep,,,have had that trouble for years,it brings me out in a nasty,itchy rash,now I use a surgical plaster that im not allergic to or if its a bigger wound use a bandage with safety pin or bandage clip so no plaster in on your skin.
Know how you feel,,not very nice is it ?, cheers from Oz,,hope you find something you can use soon.
2007-09-06 22:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is self-adhering athletic tape that will stick to itself and not to you, so use gauze and the "tape". I'm pretty sure Walmart carries it. Good luck!
2007-09-06 22:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by hotmom_e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you already traied paper tape... It doesn't stick as well but I can wear it without irritation and regular tape makes my skin one big horrible ozzing welt
2007-09-06 22:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use gauze pads and paper tape.
2007-09-07 15:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by sue2blues 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use paper hypoallergenic bandage tape.
2007-09-06 23:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by javadic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's got to be tough on you! Call your doctor and ask him what to do! Good luck to you.
2007-09-06 22:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by puanani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use liquid bandaid, its only for small wounds though.
2007-09-06 23:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by peachie keen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋