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How To Treat Itchy Skin Caused Due To Adhesive Bandages?
I am allergic to adhesive bandages like tegaderm. I had a back surgery an d am allergic to the glue they closed with. Am intensely itching and scratching at my skin.How are there things related and what do I tell the doctors next time I need glue for my skin? Martha
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain it seems that there are some common components in the adhesive bandage and the glue that you are been applied and it is leading to Allergic Dermatitis and causing severe itching.. I would suggest you to take anti allergics like Allegra or Levocetrizine to relieve itching.. You can apply Steroid ointment over the skin to reduce inflammation and itching.. Do cool compresses.. Try to avoid scratching as it can cause skin tear and infection.. You should consult your treating Surgeon and get evaluated and he can give injection of anti allergics and steroids for faster relief.. You should always give your proper medical history to the doctor so that avoid using allergens to your body and prevent discomfort as at times certain reactions are life threatening and fatal..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat Itchy Skin Caused Due To Adhesive Bandages?
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that there are some common components in the adhesive bandage and the glue that you are been applied and it is leading to Allergic Dermatitis and causing severe itching.. I would suggest you to take anti allergics like Allegra or Levocetrizine to relieve itching.. You can apply Steroid ointment over the skin to reduce inflammation and itching.. Do cool compresses.. Try to avoid scratching as it can cause skin tear and infection.. You should consult your treating Surgeon and get evaluated and he can give injection of anti allergics and steroids for faster relief.. You should always give your proper medical history to the doctor so that avoid using allergens to your body and prevent discomfort as at times certain reactions are life threatening and fatal.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.