how do I deal with band-aid rash

[rebncor 0]

Hi - just got home from Mexico - had my surgery on Thurs. Some of my incicions are puffy and itchy from the bandaids - when we removed the bandaids, a few of the steristips came off - what can I do about the itching - should I take a benedryl (still on clear liquids) use cream benedryl, leave them alone - one posting said to use a white cream (?) but not until they were completely closed and I am not sure that they are - It has only been 3 days - thanks for any help I can get

[DonnaB 3]

You can purchase steri-strip tape and replace it. There are also paper-tapes you could use. Before you do anything though, you should call your doctor and ask what he recommends.

[IBLoser 0]

I found out some time ago when I had a mole removed on my stomach that the band aid adhesive caused a bad reaction to my skin. When I returned to the Dr. she said I had colophony (an allergy to things made from pine). It made sense since I had always been allergic to Christmas trees. Anyway, I'm scheduled for June 22 and have told the Dr. that I have this allergy. He will be using surgical tape that does not contain any adhesive made from pine.

Hope this helps.