Adhesive Tape 'Rash': Any Remedies?

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REP - 24 Feb 2006 06:28 GMT

I wore a Holter monitor for 24 hours ending today, and now I have five
circular welts where the adhesive pads were. They're not itchy, but they
are ugly and a little sore. Any way to make them go away quickly?

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ohush@unc.edu - 24 Feb 2006 13:33 GMT

> I wore a Holter monitor for 24 hours ending today, and now I have five
> circular welts where the adhesive pads were. They're not itchy, but they
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> "Did Father shoot him? I will eat Grandfather for dinner."
> - Helen Keller, on learning of the death of her grandfather

It's probably an allergic reaction to the adhesive, though I'd think it
would be itchy if it were. If it is an allergic reaction, Benadryl
cream or hydrocortisone cream will improve it. If you have surgery in
the future you should tell them at preop counseling that you may have a
tape allergy.

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REP - 25 Feb 2006 04:21 GMT

> > I wore a Holter monitor for 24 hours ending today, and now I have five
> > circular welts where the adhesive pads were. They're not itchy, but they
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> the future you should tell them at preop counseling that you may have a
> tape allergy.

Thanks. It is a tape allergy, and epinephrine, hydroxyzine and
hydrocortisone turned out to be the answer (it spread and got a lot
worse). I know I'm allergic to tape, but I've never had it on that long
or had that severe a reaction to it.

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