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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / May 2008Adhesive remover?
Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? I always come home from the hospital and from my infusions with tons of adhesive residue from the tapes and ekg pads, etc and it doesn't really come off with soap and water. Sometimes I use alcohol, but you still have to scrub considerably with that to get the stuff off. I'd like to find some adhesive remover that would take the stuff off much easier. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks, . . . . Donna . . . . 1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2.) J.K.M.A. I haven't tried it on my skin, but vegetable oil will remove adhesive from jars, etc. Maybe try some baby oil on the sticky stuff? Leslie > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > 2.) J.K.M.A. Ask your pharmacist Donna. I remember getting a cream that took it off very easily after one of my surgeries. It was OTC, but kept behind the counter at our local Rite Aid. I just can't remember what it was called. Walt > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > 2.) J.K.M.A. I know we had an adhesive remover we used at the hospital, so I went googling - and found you want to specify adhesive remover FOR SKIN. I found a variety of options though; if you follow the "order online" link on this page for an orange based adhesive remover, it gives you a list of stores that carry it including some I'm sure you have in your area. http://www.orange-sol.com/medical/index.html This brand (here in its Walgreens listing) looks rather pricy to me, but is an option http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?id=prod1701951&CATID=305406&skuid=s ku1701938&V=G&ec=frgl_663841&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku1701938 Here are a couple of online options, I know nothing about either source. They'll give you an idea, though I'm sure you'd rather find something you can buy locally tomorrow! http://www.carepathways.com/estore-cat-Skin.cfm?Brief=Adhesive%20Remover http://www.exmed.net/dept.asp?dept_id=490  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Change everything. Love & forgive. > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Thanks, Not in order of how well they work. Alcohol Nail Polish Remover WD-40 or Pam cooking spray Best. Ask a nurse for a handful of those small adhesive removal squares most of them carry around in their pockets. And with any of them, a little (or a lot of) patience. Just holding the alcohol or whatever over the adhesive for a bit works as well as scrubbing and is easier on the skin. Jo Peanut butter Donna! Works like a charm. Kelly > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > 2.) J.K.M.A. > Peanut butter Donna! Works like a charm. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> find some adhesive remover that would take the stuff off much easier. >> Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Zoff is what I used when I was changing dressings twice a day on a central line. Works great. Ari Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor and literally save someone's life: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ My dr used something but don't remember what it was. It is strong, I am allergic to the adhesive and when I went in and showed them, they put that on it to get the tape residue off me. Not much help sorry. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. > > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Donna when I worked at the hospital we used baby oil > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > 2.) J.K.M.A. Want to say thanks to all of you for all of your input and ideas. I had no idea that there were so many things that could be of some help. Also had no idea that most pharmacies do carry adhesive remover, you just have to ask for it. Wonder why they don't just sell it out on the shelves? In any case, I did call my local pharmacy as they were going to be delivering to me anyways, and they did carry adhesive remover called Detachol, so they brought me a bottle of it. Pricey stuff though. Was $17.89 for a 4 oz bottle, but supposed to last for quite a while. I will also, though, keep in mind for future reference the peanut butter, the oil, and the baby oil tricks! Sooooo, thanks everyone! You alll always amaze me at your knowledge and your creative ideas!!! Hugs, . . . . Donna . . . . 1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2.) J.K.M.A. > I >will also, though, keep in mind for future reference the peanut butter, >the oil, and the baby oil tricks! When I saw what Kelly said about peanut butter my first thought was "Yikes, we eat that and it can remove adhesive tape?" :-) Joan That added protein stuff. As a mother I discovered peanut butter was invaluable - great for removing gum in hair, making sandwiches, removing crayon wax (don't ask.) Kelly >> I >>will also, though, keep in mind for future reference the peanut butter, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > was "Yikes, we eat that and it can remove adhesive tape?" :-) > Joan > Want to say thanks to all of you for all of your input and ideas. I had > no idea that there were so many things that could be of some help. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > . > . Also you can use mineral spirits which is also called paint thinner. You can get it in pints at hardware or paint stores. It is petroleum based and similar to kerosene which would likely work too. Jo Firey wrote about Adhesive remover: > WD-40 or Pam cooking spray WD-40 has a warning to avoid contact with the skin. ... When I was your age, we carved transistors out of wood. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 Lemon juice might help, or you could use a peice of fresh-cut lemon or orange peel. Many commercial products for removing labels from plastic packaging are based on citrus juice. > Do any of you use or buy adhesive remover that is safe for skin? If > so, where do you usually get it and do you need a prescription for it? [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > 2.) J.K.M.A. What a great idea! Thanks SignatureNavy Take out the FISH to email me. > Lemon juice might help, or you could use a peice of fresh-cut lemon or > orange [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >> >> 2.) J.K.M.A. |
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