DownInSocal 12 Posted June 17, 2009 I had a sleep study last night to make sure I don't have sleep apnea (I know I don't it was a waste of time) anyway they used surgical tape to keep the leads on my skin and guess what? I think I am allergic to surgical tape. The tape went on at 7:30 last night and came off at 6 am this morning. Now in perfect outlines of the leads and tape my skin is red and swollen and I am itchy everywhere. I had hives this morning but I thought it was nerves about stress at work. I will post pics when I get home. What now? I know they tape your lap holes shut. Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahchancey 0 Posted June 17, 2009 my dad has an allergy to surgical tape. there are alternatives that they use, just tell your dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted June 18, 2009 I have the same allergy, and just told them to use other tape. I also have a sensitivity/allergy to latex, band-aid adhesive, and many other skin allergies, so my surgeon and hospital staff all made a true effort to not use anything that would cause problems. I would call your doctor and ask if you can take an anti-histamine, or use any type of cream to help with the itchiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted June 18, 2009 I have the same allergy, and just told them to use other tape. I also have a sensitivity/allergy to latex, band-aid adhesive, and many other skin allergies, so my surgeon and hospital staff all made a true effort to not use anything that would cause problems. I would call your doctor and ask if you can take an anti-histamine, or use any type of cream to help with the itchiness. I have the same issues, although the tape that Dr. Aceves used hasn't appeared to break me out--it almost looks like paper. I bought some latex free fabric tape at Target the other day when I got gauze for the incision where the drainage tube/bag was and it doesn't appear to have an adverse effect. Since you haven't had your surgery yet, I don't see where it would be a problem to take an antihistamine and/or use cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted June 18, 2009 Make sure you list adhesive tape as an allergy when they ask you about medication allergies. They use dermabond to close your incisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
