Due to a chronic back condition I was prescribed a fentanyl patch. I wore it for a couple days then the area beneath it became welted and irritated. The second one had the same effect in just a few hours. I recently had surgery, now every time I dress the incision I have a reaction to where the adhesive touches the skin for any length of time. I have never had this problem until the duragesic patch. I have tried several types of medical adhesives and all seem to have the same effect. For example I removed some of the tape around 30 hours ago and it is still welted and itching and in a place or two burns. Does anyone have an idea what I might do about this and/or an alternative for holding on the dressing as this is the most irritating thing I can imagine. I have tried washing the area with alcohol to remove the adhesive and a cortisone cream for the irritation and nothing seems to work. Any help would be appreciated more than you know.
2007-09-30 18:55:40 · 2 answers · asked by Richard C 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Yes, it is possible to have an allergy to adhesives. This may be less of a problem once you stop adding to the problem with more adhesives. Talk to your doctor; there are alternatives.
2007-09-30 18:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this as a result of the tape or the adhesive? You should probably try a hypoallergenic tape if you still need the dressings. As for the patch, well thats a head scratcher. You will want to see the doctor about the patch. Dont stop using it, though. You wont feel the effects for 3 days after you stop. Perhaps some oral pain meds are in order? Good Luck
2007-10-01 02:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋