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?

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

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

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.

Thank you Elisabeth!