Dr C, hypo-allergenic tape?

[wavydaby 1]

Dr C

Just like my Mom, I have found out that I am allergic to adhesives.

I am a week out and most of my wounds have scabs. I have two that are kind of open, just the top layer of skin is pulled apart.

Do you know of any type of bandage that will not cause a reaction?

My poor stomach has blisters where the steri-strips were.

Would it help to put benedryl around the wounds, let it dry then put a bandage on it?

Anyone else have this issue?

[Elisabethsew 50]

I'm allergic to adhesive tape also. Go to your local pharmacy and ask for either paper tape or silk tape. Neither have adhesive.

[wavydaby 1]

I know I am allergic to paper tape too. Is the adhesive different on silk tape?

[Elisabethsew 50]

Yes, silk tape is the most expensive of the three but very few people react to it. Your store might also carry a hypoallergenic tape.

[wavydaby 1]

Thank you Elisabeth!