Allergic reacton to plasters - Allergies Message Board

jo-hazel · 04-11-2007, 01:24 PM

I have just recently developed an allergic reaction to plasters does anyone know of an alernative. I've seen spray on plasters but I don't know if they are any good.
thanks

dustoffkid · 04-11-2007, 01:41 PM

I'd never really thought about it before but since coming here I have seen that this is a fairly common allergy. You might want to try a nostick pad wrapped with Coban, it's a sort of wrap that sticks to itself but not to your skin. It's also available as a generic.

Titchou · 04-11-2007, 04:26 PM

What on earth is a "plaster?"

mkgbrook · 04-11-2007, 05:09 PM

I believe a plaster in the UK is the samething as a bandaid in the US. Allergies to the adhesives in bandaids is common for those with contact dermatitus and exzyma.

I am allergic to the emulsifier in the adhesives. **sigh**

MG

Titchou · 04-11-2007, 06:22 PM

Oh, well, there are some non-allergenic paper tapes available to use with a gauze pad. That's what I use. I also find the fabric bandaids are not as bad as the plastic ones.