Apr
07
2010
What may cause an allergic reaction to Band-Aids and adhesive tape(s), and what can be used as a replacement?
Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: adhesive, Allergic, BandAids, Cause, Reaction, replacement, tapes, Used
In a recent hospital visit, after nurses put in an I.V. site, the area around the adhesive tape became very red and tender. A minor rash broke out, but recently cleared up when the tape was removed. Not too long ago, after putting a Band-Aid on my neck, the area where the Band-Aid covered became very red, sore, and tender as well. I ended up having to take the Band-Aid off to ease the pain. It seems that I have experienced some dermatitis from the contact of the adhesive in the tape(s). I do not have a reaction with latex contact (gloves and/or condoms).
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April 7th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Try using a gauze bandage and either microspore or paper tape.
April 7th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
It is because you are allergic to latex. Webmd had an article regarding that below is the link.
Another article regarding kids and latex allergy is below that one.
April 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
It sounds like contact dermititis from the glue on the tape or band-aid. I am sorry I have no good suggestions for a replacement other than try to use a gauze pad and pressure when you get cut to stop any bleeding and then leave in uncovered if possible.
April 7th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
its a common allergy.The adhesive causes it use gauze and put the tape over the gauze to hold it in place not contacting the skin you shouldn’t have any problems with this.Tell you Dr and the nurses that treat you to put allergic to tape adhesive on your chart.
April 7th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
wrap wounds with gauze and put tape only on gauze not skin!
April 7th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I am allergic to tape as well, if its left for any amount of time, it kills me! The doctor told me its a form of contact dermatitis. Have them use that stretchy stuff that they put on you after a blood test now! Sometimes the lighter tapes or paper tape will work too.