What to do if you are allergic to tape? There are ways to treat tape allergy

Medical tape is a common tool. People use tape to fix the needle when giving an IV. In addition, tape is often used in bandaging and other places. However, due to the poor breathability of tape, many people will experience itching, small red bumps, etc. after using tape. This is the symptom of tape allergy. If you are allergic to tape, what can you do to solve it?

1: Once skin discomfort occurs, doctors recommend that patients stop using adhesive tape or medication, and do not take medication without authorization. Do not go to the pharmacy to buy adrenal cortex hormone ointment without a dermatologist's diagnosis, as this will harm the skin. Although it is effective in suppressing inflammation, long-term use will produce side effects and endanger health.

2: The correct approach is to use targeted medications based on the specific circumstances of skin allergies. If it is a mild allergy, calamine ointment or a milder hormone ointment can be used appropriately. As for topical hormone drugs for the treatment of skin allergies, such as Eudol (hydrocortisone butyrate) and Eloson (mometasone furoate), they are particularly suitable for topical allergies.

3: If the allergy is severe, you can take some anti-allergic drugs, such as Claritin, Astemizole, etc. At the same time, you can use some injectable or oral hormones appropriately.

4: However, it should be noted that people with severe skin allergies, especially acute dermatitis, should not use medicated ointments without authorization. Cold and wet compresses can be used for treatment. After the rash and erythema on the skin fade, medicated ointments can be used appropriately. If there is purulent phenomenon, anti-infective drugs can be used. When itching is unbearable, cold and wet compresses can help reduce swelling and relieve itching, or a small amount of anti-itching topical ointment can be used.

5: In addition, sensitive parts of the skin should be handled with care. Cold and wet compresses are a universal and effective method for allergies. Hot compresses may worsen skin allergies, causing persistent erythema and swelling. At the same time, when using hormone ointments, do not apply them on the face, because such drugs can cause epidermal atrophy, pigmentation, etc., which can cause irreversible damage to the facial skin.

6: In terms of diet, keep it light and not greasy. Eat less or no seafood, beef, mango and other foods as much as possible.

Generally, people who are severely allergic to adhesive tape are also very likely to be allergic to other substances. This is determined by the constitution. When allergic symptoms occur, do not be too irritable. You can follow the doctor's instructions to use some medicine to relieve the allergic reaction. In addition, you should also pay attention to your diet. Do not eat seafood and other foods that are easy to cause allergies. Eat light food and drink more water. There is no good solution, you can only slowly adjust it.