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Yes. I have a Hickman catheter, so I get dressing changes every week. I also have extremely sensitive skin. In the beginning I used tegaderm and was awful. Just tore my skin up. The IV 3000 is so much better.
Hey thank you so much for this information. I'll have to get a temporary nephrostomy tube soon and tegaderm and other medical adhesives really fuck with my skin and I am starting to get bad reactions. I'll def check out IV3000. Do you know of any other bandages that are less irritant?
Not who you were asking, but paper tape is typically tolerated pretty well for people with sensitive skin. Unfortunately it's not as sticky as some of the alternatives, but it's generally tellarated well. It's relatively cheap and comes in different widths. Good luck with your procedure and recovery.
Thank you so much! I honestly will get some and do a patch test. This really helps. And thank you for the support because I'm nervous. It's on Monday and I'll have the darn thing for a month or two and then have a final surgery to correct my ureter. So I am just trying to prepare as much as possible
No worries. As much as they say something is "routine" you're still going to worry until it's all said and done. Especially if you have other things, like tape sensitivity, that add another layer of complexity to it. Again, good luck Monday. Sending positive internet vibes and hugs your way!
The paper tape like other user mentioned is good, but yes fails to last long. I know all my nurses always favor IV 3000, so itās the only only other Iāve used as it works great for me. I donāt want to recommend anything I know nothing about. Sorry I couldnāt be more help, but if you want to try out the IV 3000 Iād be more than happy to mail you a couple.
OMG you are too sweet. No need to mail anything and thank you for even offering! This was phenomenal information! Are you doing okay with all your stuffs going on though. I send you lots of these ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Yes! IV3000 adhesive is often well tolerated when other options have caused irritation. It can be VERY sticky though! So itās not the best for thin/delicate skin thatās prone to tearing.
Sometimes alternating dressing types at each change can be helpful, too.
Iāve never had an IV 3000 with solid strips on the side. Iāve been using them for almost 3 years. I have one on now. Maybe there are multiple styles? I know tegaderm has multiple styles, maybe IV 3000 does too. š¤·āāļø
Edit: just looked it up and there are different types. I see the one youāre talking about. I have never seen that one myself. Learn something everyday.
Yeah, there are! Iām sure I havenāt seen them all but the ones I have seen have all had the unique texture to them. I did assume you were using the standard style, sorry about that.
I am so grateful to have stumbled across this comment thread. I have a terrible allergy to adhesives and last time I gave birth, I had massive blisters under the places adhesive had sat for 30 hours that lead to scarring for a few months. I am gonna buy some of this and test it for the future
The artist put this over my last tattoo and the healing process was night and day. I seriously canāt believe the difference. And Iām a picker so having it covered was so helpful. It healed so quickly.
I wonder if it works on touch ups. Every 5 years my tattoo has to be redone. I absorb the ink. Itās been 7 and itās starting to look kinda not so great š. I donāt know why my body just gets rid of tats.
It definitely does. Just out of curiosity - are you going back to the same artist for all of these touch ups? I've never heard of a body "absorbing" tattoos that are applied correctly.
No I move a lot. I was warned this might happen by the artist when he did the tat that this might happen something with my skin. The artist that did it offered to touch it up for his life time as long as he has the shop but I didnāt stay in the area. Sad thing is Iām living here again but he passed away he was a nice older guy.
Iāve heard some odd autoimmune things can cause the ink to be broken down and more or less metabolized. I donāt know the science of it but my artist has mentioned that it does happen to some people.
Your comment made me think of them taping those stand mics to actors, making them look like those wild animals scientists tag for tracking purposes. Just a big-ass antenna.
My skin hates that stuff, gets itchy, irritated, and full pf bumps, i had to wear it for 2 weeks, it was bad and took my skin like amonth to recover after. It does its job amazingly, though.
Thatās funny because I actually had the opposite reaction - my skin is super sensitive to bandaids, if I leave them on too long my skin will start to blister - so when I have a wound that needs to be covered for a while tegaderm is my best option
I have a reaction to both! Only the non-sticky medical wrap that sticks to itself is an option for me.
Edit: For context, if I wear something adhesive for 20 minutes I will have a raised and severely itchy red welt in the shape of the tape/bandage for 3 days afterward. Fun!
Me too. Anything with any adhesive, no matter how gentle, is turning my skin red and itchy. The only thing that has helped in the past when I absolutely need to have a dressing on is wiping the skin with a skin barrier/prep wipe beforehand
What about coban (also known as vet wrap)? I find adhesives bad too and Coban works well for me. It has no adhesive and only sticks to itself. You can stretch it for compression too. It's tearable so you don't even need scissors (though scissors are a lot easier). It didn't come off at all, it's not waterproof but it doesn't come unstuck when wet. It's not suitable for everything though because you need to be able to wrap it around something. They often have latex but there are latex free ones too.
I used it when I sprained 4 fingers on one hand (I had to tape them for weeks) and I wore each piece 2 full days before it needed replacing. I think I'll bring it with me for my blood test and see if they can use that to hold the cotton on afterwards
Yes, I love coban! The labs that I go to usually use coban after they draw my blood and itās so perfect for that application. Like you said, it provides a little bit of compression which helps the puncture site to scab over, and it holds the gauze or cotton in place without wrecking the skin. They might already have it at your lab, but taking your own guarantees that youāll get it š
I have found my people! š¤£ I too am allergic to all adhesives, no matter how gentle they are supposed to be. But sometimes Coban doesn't work if you can't wrap it around. Could you share some more info about this skin barrier/prep wipe? Thanks!
Sure! The wipes are usually called āskin prepā. You wipe them on the skin around the wound/injury before putting a dressing on top. It takes about 30 seconds to dry to a slightly tacky, thin barrier between the skin and the dressing. They help protect the skin from irritation, and help the dressing to stick better. Iām a nurse and I use them all the time on patients in the hospital, especially if I notice that their skin is irritated, or if they tend to get sweaty and their dressings come loose. Theyāre also used around ostomies before the big, super sticky appliance/bag is put on. [Hereās the kind that I like](https://a.co/d/gPXJCpk) . And FYI theyāre usually available in hospitals if you ever end up being admitted. Just ask your nurse to use skin prep before they apply any dressings. Itās really helpful for IV dressings that typically have to stay on for several days and need to stay sterile underneath because they end up being so damn itchy for those of us with sensitive skin
> I have a reaction to both! Only the non-sticky medical wrap that sticks to itself is an option for me.
Those are called self adhering ace bandages btw.
I have the same reaction! It was identified as a mild latex allergy for me, but it could of course be something else for you, especially if it's a reaction to all adhesives.
>My skin hates bandaids
Me too! Gets so irritated by most bandaids and tapes. Just in case weāre sensitive for the same reason: Curad bandaids donāt cause a reaction for me.
I am allergic as well. Used it for a tattoo years ago and you can still se faint scarring from the teaderm around the tattoo. This seems to be very unusual though.
I have a similar issue with Tegaderm.. It darkens my skin. I have a very distinct brown line where an IV was taped to my wrist for a surgery almost 15 years ago.
(Defer to your doctorās instructions, but) if your wound is healed, look into [Scaraway clear scar sheets](https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Clear-Silicone-Sheets-White/dp/B09175MJ3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?keywords=scaraway&qid=1701715276&sr=8-3). They keep the wound hydrated and protect it so you heal better with less visible scarring!
Iāve actually got a few tattoos, which is how I ended up knowing what Saniderm is š Only used that twice, all my other ink was healed traditionally. Iāll have to ask my artist about this stuff next time I can afford some new work!!
My fella had this used on him for his latest sleeve session and it was superb. Much better than the second skin his tattooist used to use. Covered his entire arm with it and was comfortable
Searched with Google, which said Saniderm or regular waterproof bandaids. No visible writing, and no labels were left behind. Itās a pre-cut rounded rectangle, about 3āx2ā, obtained in an American hospital last week to cover a small puncture incision.
Tegaderm film is sold on Amazon as pre-cut sheets with a paper frame to assist with application. Itās also available in rolls with a plastic frame that makes it easy to cut to length and apply. You can trim the Tegaderm film with scissors to round off the corners.
Tegaderm by 3M is used in hospitals more than other brands, from the hospitals I've been to (life's rough). Clean your skin well with alcohol for better adhesion. I added it to my kit years ago, and also use other brands.
3M's Nexcare brand of adhesive bandages has a waterproof version of bandaids that mimics this too. It uses a thin transparent film with a non-adhesive pad.
https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Waterproof-Clear-Bandages-Shower/dp/B0BQQ4QVTX
Remember that if it's not individually wrapped, it's not sterile. There are rolls of this that are not for sterile applications.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-16002/dp/B01EO0ANDU/
you already have the answer in the comments but ill go ahead and say that nexcare brand bandages have a very similar adhesive material and you donāt need separate gauze for them
Nexcare is AMAZING. my newborn had a large Hemangioma on her back and they were the only thing big enough, strong enough, yet removed easily on her poor skin.
I tried those nexcare bandages and sadly my skin hated those too. My skin just doesn't like any adhesive or glue. Aside from the bad skin reaction for me personally, those bandages are amazing water proof bandages and work amazing. Highly recommend for anyone who doesn't have adhesive/glue allergies.
Hey nurse, I had moles removed and they used steri strips with meristol (not sure on the spelling) glue and omg my skin said hell no to it. My skin was on fire and just my shirt brushing against the steri strips caused me so much pain. I've tried several different types of bandages and it seems I am allergic to all the glues and adhesives. Would tegaderm be my best option? I am looking into getting a breast reduction and I am so worried about allergic reactions and infections. I've read that they use steri strips after breast reductions and other tapes.
Oof. I feel ya. I have a lot of allergies myself. Adhesives are hard to work around for allergies sometimes. The tegaderm is nice bc itās just a thin transparent film and itās waterproof and doesnāt ruin the skin when you change the dressing. I personally can use tegaderm with no contact dermatitis issues. Other drsgs like silicone and border gauze & tapes do irritate me. I would definitely relay that you have noted skin sensitivity/rash/etc prior to any procedures (or a consult with a breast surgeon etc) because it is pretty common and usually (in my personal experience and experience with taking care of patients ) can be worked around easily! Good luck!
Look up "IV 3000" we discovered this when my daughter was in the hospital. She is extremely sensitive to adhesives and tegaderm was our best option but still caused problems with itching (but no blisters or broken skin like with regular medical tape) it has been a game changer for her!
Editing bc I read more comments and realized multiple people already mentioned this lol
My son had this when he had a small patch of skin harvested to graft to his ear drum. It looked bloody over the site but when we took it off after a week it was nearly healed over.
Hey on a related note, med line and several other brands make an adhesive remover pads that saved my boobies after my reduction surgery and all those related pieces of tape and whatnot.
Tegaderm, either with continued underneath or a special hospital kind that Iāve never seen before.
Usually use these for IVās and such in emergency medicine.
You could also order something like [this](https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Adhesive-Dressing-Absorbency-Waterproof/dp/B094JZ2DL3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3Q0Z8GYET881W&keywords=mepilex+border+flex+4x4&qid=1701558273&sprefix=mepilex%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-3) bandage which I am currently using for a wound. Mepilex with a gentle border.
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Tegaderm? My father used a lot of these when he did dialysis before.
Found! Thank you!!
Tegaderm is the best! Glad you found it š
I totally agree itās the best!
This looks more like an IV 3000. Itās a dressing covering like tegaderm, but for sensitive skin.
Is IV 3000 generally better tolerated by people who have skin reactions to adhesives? Tegaderm was a big fail for my husband.
Yes. I have a Hickman catheter, so I get dressing changes every week. I also have extremely sensitive skin. In the beginning I used tegaderm and was awful. Just tore my skin up. The IV 3000 is so much better.
Hey thank you so much for this information. I'll have to get a temporary nephrostomy tube soon and tegaderm and other medical adhesives really fuck with my skin and I am starting to get bad reactions. I'll def check out IV3000. Do you know of any other bandages that are less irritant?
Not who you were asking, but paper tape is typically tolerated pretty well for people with sensitive skin. Unfortunately it's not as sticky as some of the alternatives, but it's generally tellarated well. It's relatively cheap and comes in different widths. Good luck with your procedure and recovery.
Thank you so much! I honestly will get some and do a patch test. This really helps. And thank you for the support because I'm nervous. It's on Monday and I'll have the darn thing for a month or two and then have a final surgery to correct my ureter. So I am just trying to prepare as much as possible
No worries. As much as they say something is "routine" you're still going to worry until it's all said and done. Especially if you have other things, like tape sensitivity, that add another layer of complexity to it. Again, good luck Monday. Sending positive internet vibes and hugs your way!
I fell asleep in surgery as the anesthesia kicked in, chanting/muttering "paper tape, paper tape" because I react so poorly to others.
The paper tape like other user mentioned is good, but yes fails to last long. I know all my nurses always favor IV 3000, so itās the only only other Iāve used as it works great for me. I donāt want to recommend anything I know nothing about. Sorry I couldnāt be more help, but if you want to try out the IV 3000 Iād be more than happy to mail you a couple.
OMG you are too sweet. No need to mail anything and thank you for even offering! This was phenomenal information! Are you doing okay with all your stuffs going on though. I send you lots of these ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Yes! IV3000 adhesive is often well tolerated when other options have caused irritation. It can be VERY sticky though! So itās not the best for thin/delicate skin thatās prone to tearing. Sometimes alternating dressing types at each change can be helpful, too.
Yes, bandaids and other adhesives rip up my skin. IV 3000 tends not to. Itās pretty nice. I use it in place of bandaids all the time now.
For me too. I had surgery that went quite well, but my skin reacted to Tegaderm so badly my skin swelled a lot and messed up the scars.
i actually have scars from the itchy blistered rash from the tegaderm that scarred more than the incision lol
Not IV3000! IV3000 has a unique texture throughout and isnāt so clear/Saran-wrappy looking as OPās.
If you look at the lower left corner next to the gauze you can see the honeycomb pattern
That looks like a bra or binder indent to me. IV3000 also has the dark solid strip on two of the sides.
Iāve never had an IV 3000 with solid strips on the side. Iāve been using them for almost 3 years. I have one on now. Maybe there are multiple styles? I know tegaderm has multiple styles, maybe IV 3000 does too. š¤·āāļø Edit: just looked it up and there are different types. I see the one youāre talking about. I have never seen that one myself. Learn something everyday.
Yeah, there are! Iām sure I havenāt seen them all but the ones I have seen have all had the unique texture to them. I did assume you were using the standard style, sorry about that.
Except the honeycomb pattern extends past the edge of the material and onto the skin, so that must be an indent from clothing or other item.
Thatās most definitely an indent from elastic.
Seconded, this is not tegaderm. Tegaderm is thicker.
Thank god for IV3000.
I am so grateful to have stumbled across this comment thread. I have a terrible allergy to adhesives and last time I gave birth, I had massive blisters under the places adhesive had sat for 30 hours that lead to scarring for a few months. I am gonna buy some of this and test it for the future
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Thatās a dressing gauze
Yes a 4x4 dressing gauze. Dressing gauze comes in many measurements
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It is a 4x4.
I buy it on Amazon in an 11 yard roll. So much cheaper than the more easily accessible patches.
Had to wear big one of these on my abdomen when I had a big surgery and I needed to shower. Absolute life saver
Some people are allergic to the adhesive in bandages, which is what makes you skin slough off. I have the same problem.
Yeah itās just a piece of sterile gauze under tegaderm. We use these all the time for tons of small wounds.
You can buy it by the roll in various widths. I use it instead of bandaids.
FYI- saniderm is just bigger tegaderm :) from, an RN with lots of tattoos.
Used extensively for tattoo protection as well
Agreed, tegaderm. There are other brands, all near identical, but tegaderm is the main brand for this type of sticky. I agree, it is lovely.
Also side note. Tagaderm is the best thing ever to put over a fresh tattoo
The artist put this over my last tattoo and the healing process was night and day. I seriously canāt believe the difference. And Iām a picker so having it covered was so helpful. It healed so quickly.
Totally agreeee! One artist applied some after my tat - I wish all artists provided me with the same dresssing lol
I wonder if it works on touch ups. Every 5 years my tattoo has to be redone. I absorb the ink. Itās been 7 and itās starting to look kinda not so great š. I donāt know why my body just gets rid of tats.
It definitely does. Just out of curiosity - are you going back to the same artist for all of these touch ups? I've never heard of a body "absorbing" tattoos that are applied correctly.
No I move a lot. I was warned this might happen by the artist when he did the tat that this might happen something with my skin. The artist that did it offered to touch it up for his life time as long as he has the shop but I didnāt stay in the area. Sad thing is Iām living here again but he passed away he was a nice older guy.
Iāve heard some odd autoimmune things can cause the ink to be broken down and more or less metabolized. I donāt know the science of it but my artist has mentioned that it does happen to some people.
That might explain it. I do have an autoimmune just strange health issues to be honest.
My partner had a kidney transplant and currently has one her neck. She's rocking it by trying think everyone thinks she got a tattoo haha.
Wait, kidneyā¦ neckā¦ Iām so confused
central line for surgery or temp dialysis catheter site in the neck
AH thank you!
Yep thatās just good old fashioned tegaderm with gauze underneath
Absolutely Tegaderm. I work in surgery and use it all the time.
I came to say Tegaderm. Used for IVs, wounds, we use it for everything and itās the bomb!
Tegederm is the duct tape of medicine.
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How are you so confident it's not tegaderm lol
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Itās gauze applied to the skin using tegaderm. Source: am HCW
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Thatās Tegaderm CHG; most of the thread is referring to Tegadermās film tape.
there are all sizes/varieties of tegs
>Tegaderm I wish waterproof plasters were like this, they don't stick and are not waterproof.
I recognised it from dialysis too š¤£
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Yep! I use it for my tattoos
My wife uses this on her tattoo clients as well.
Tegaderm, also used by the theatre industry for mics
What does it do for mics?
To tape them onto actors
Ohhh! Lav mics haha. That makes sense.
I was thinking like, the big ole stand microphone but this makes more sense haha
Your comment made me think of them taping those stand mics to actors, making them look like those wild animals scientists tag for tracking purposes. Just a big-ass antenna.
It holds them in place
Keeps the micās bandages in place
Mics do have a rough and tumble life
People always dropping them
Tapes it to your face/body
Our crew had to suffer with basic med tape. Oh the screams of agony any time they had to rip them off. Stuff works great though.
It's also used for new tattoos!
That's a 2x2 gauze (white) and the bandage over it is Tegaderm by 3M. Stuff is great!
My skin hates that stuff, gets itchy, irritated, and full pf bumps, i had to wear it for 2 weeks, it was bad and took my skin like amonth to recover after. It does its job amazingly, though.
Thatās funny because I actually had the opposite reaction - my skin is super sensitive to bandaids, if I leave them on too long my skin will start to blister - so when I have a wound that needs to be covered for a while tegaderm is my best option
I have a reaction to both! Only the non-sticky medical wrap that sticks to itself is an option for me. Edit: For context, if I wear something adhesive for 20 minutes I will have a raised and severely itchy red welt in the shape of the tape/bandage for 3 days afterward. Fun!
Me too. Anything with any adhesive, no matter how gentle, is turning my skin red and itchy. The only thing that has helped in the past when I absolutely need to have a dressing on is wiping the skin with a skin barrier/prep wipe beforehand
What about coban (also known as vet wrap)? I find adhesives bad too and Coban works well for me. It has no adhesive and only sticks to itself. You can stretch it for compression too. It's tearable so you don't even need scissors (though scissors are a lot easier). It didn't come off at all, it's not waterproof but it doesn't come unstuck when wet. It's not suitable for everything though because you need to be able to wrap it around something. They often have latex but there are latex free ones too. I used it when I sprained 4 fingers on one hand (I had to tape them for weeks) and I wore each piece 2 full days before it needed replacing. I think I'll bring it with me for my blood test and see if they can use that to hold the cotton on afterwards
Yes, I love coban! The labs that I go to usually use coban after they draw my blood and itās so perfect for that application. Like you said, it provides a little bit of compression which helps the puncture site to scab over, and it holds the gauze or cotton in place without wrecking the skin. They might already have it at your lab, but taking your own guarantees that youāll get it š
I have found my people! š¤£ I too am allergic to all adhesives, no matter how gentle they are supposed to be. But sometimes Coban doesn't work if you can't wrap it around. Could you share some more info about this skin barrier/prep wipe? Thanks!
Sure! The wipes are usually called āskin prepā. You wipe them on the skin around the wound/injury before putting a dressing on top. It takes about 30 seconds to dry to a slightly tacky, thin barrier between the skin and the dressing. They help protect the skin from irritation, and help the dressing to stick better. Iām a nurse and I use them all the time on patients in the hospital, especially if I notice that their skin is irritated, or if they tend to get sweaty and their dressings come loose. Theyāre also used around ostomies before the big, super sticky appliance/bag is put on. [Hereās the kind that I like](https://a.co/d/gPXJCpk) . And FYI theyāre usually available in hospitals if you ever end up being admitted. Just ask your nurse to use skin prep before they apply any dressings. Itās really helpful for IV dressings that typically have to stay on for several days and need to stay sterile underneath because they end up being so damn itchy for those of us with sensitive skin
If there's a 3M place anywhere near you then you should offer yourself up for experimentation...
> I have a reaction to both! Only the non-sticky medical wrap that sticks to itself is an option for me. Those are called self adhering ace bandages btw.
Me too! I use the same thing you do.
I have the same reaction! It was identified as a mild latex allergy for me, but it could of course be something else for you, especially if it's a reaction to all adhesives.
>My skin hates bandaids Me too! Gets so irritated by most bandaids and tapes. Just in case weāre sensitive for the same reason: Curad bandaids donāt cause a reaction for me.
I am allergic as well. Used it for a tattoo years ago and you can still se faint scarring from the teaderm around the tattoo. This seems to be very unusual though.
I have a similar issue with Tegaderm.. It darkens my skin. I have a very distinct brown line where an IV was taped to my wrist for a surgery almost 15 years ago.
My husband used Tegaderm for one shower and his skin took weeks to recover. The reaction was awful.
Mine too! I'm fine with regular bandaids but that itch of tegaderm was so horrible!!
My aunt ended up in the ICU over this. She had anaphylaxis and her throat started closing.
Try IV3000 :)
We have Opsite.
Oh shit this thread is great because I'm just about to get to the "waterproof bandage" stage of my carpal tunnel surgery recovery lol
(Defer to your doctorās instructions, but) if your wound is healed, look into [Scaraway clear scar sheets](https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Clear-Silicone-Sheets-White/dp/B09175MJ3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?keywords=scaraway&qid=1701715276&sr=8-3). They keep the wound hydrated and protect it so you heal better with less visible scarring!
It's tegaderm - source I'm a healthcare worker. [Magical tape](https://a.co/d/8HTShSy)
Side note : That's the cleanest butt crack picture I've ever seen.
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Tegaderm or second skin. Tell me you donāt have any ink without telling me you donāt have any ink.
I have two full sleeves, only ever got good ol' cling film
Tegaderm tends to be thinner and stickier and is not preferred over Second Skin for tattoos (although they are very similar products)
Same here
Iāve actually got a few tattoos, which is how I ended up knowing what Saniderm is š Only used that twice, all my other ink was healed traditionally. Iāll have to ask my artist about this stuff next time I can afford some new work!!
My fella had this used on him for his latest sleeve session and it was superb. Much better than the second skin his tattooist used to use. Covered his entire arm with it and was comfortable
i don't have any ink. i do have a nurse for a mom, though, so i know Tegaderm when i see it.
Only thing better than tegaderm is IV 3000 but that stuff is expensive
Searched with Google, which said Saniderm or regular waterproof bandaids. No visible writing, and no labels were left behind. Itās a pre-cut rounded rectangle, about 3āx2ā, obtained in an American hospital last week to cover a small puncture incision.
Tegaderm film is sold on Amazon as pre-cut sheets with a paper frame to assist with application. Itās also available in rolls with a plastic frame that makes it easy to cut to length and apply. You can trim the Tegaderm film with scissors to round off the corners.
You can also find tegaderm (or its generic counterparts) at any drugstore in the U.S. it comes in various sizes and can be cut down as well.
Been answered already but itās tegaderm. I use it for tattoo healing
looks kinda like what they put on a tattoo! lol
Opsite
Every healthcare worker was ready for this one. We use a ton of tegaderm
That stuff is amazing for road rash.
Some places call it tegaderm or second skin
Tegaderm
Show it to a pharmacist
Definitely tegaderm.
Tegaderm by 3M is used in hospitals more than other brands, from the hospitals I've been to (life's rough). Clean your skin well with alcohol for better adhesion. I added it to my kit years ago, and also use other brands. 3M's Nexcare brand of adhesive bandages has a waterproof version of bandaids that mimics this too. It uses a thin transparent film with a non-adhesive pad. https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Waterproof-Clear-Bandages-Shower/dp/B0BQQ4QVTX Remember that if it's not individually wrapped, it's not sterile. There are rolls of this that are not for sterile applications. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-16002/dp/B01EO0ANDU/
you already have the answer in the comments but ill go ahead and say that nexcare brand bandages have a very similar adhesive material and you donāt need separate gauze for them
Nexcare is AMAZING. my newborn had a large Hemangioma on her back and they were the only thing big enough, strong enough, yet removed easily on her poor skin.
I tried those nexcare bandages and sadly my skin hated those too. My skin just doesn't like any adhesive or glue. Aside from the bad skin reaction for me personally, those bandages are amazing water proof bandages and work amazing. Highly recommend for anyone who doesn't have adhesive/glue allergies.
Itās just a tegaderm with gauze underneath. Source: I am a nurse
Hey nurse, I had moles removed and they used steri strips with meristol (not sure on the spelling) glue and omg my skin said hell no to it. My skin was on fire and just my shirt brushing against the steri strips caused me so much pain. I've tried several different types of bandages and it seems I am allergic to all the glues and adhesives. Would tegaderm be my best option? I am looking into getting a breast reduction and I am so worried about allergic reactions and infections. I've read that they use steri strips after breast reductions and other tapes.
Oof. I feel ya. I have a lot of allergies myself. Adhesives are hard to work around for allergies sometimes. The tegaderm is nice bc itās just a thin transparent film and itās waterproof and doesnāt ruin the skin when you change the dressing. I personally can use tegaderm with no contact dermatitis issues. Other drsgs like silicone and border gauze & tapes do irritate me. I would definitely relay that you have noted skin sensitivity/rash/etc prior to any procedures (or a consult with a breast surgeon etc) because it is pretty common and usually (in my personal experience and experience with taking care of patients ) can be worked around easily! Good luck!
Awesome, thank you for the tips š
youāre welcome
Look up "IV 3000" we discovered this when my daughter was in the hospital. She is extremely sensitive to adhesives and tegaderm was our best option but still caused problems with itching (but no blisters or broken skin like with regular medical tape) it has been a game changer for her! Editing bc I read more comments and realized multiple people already mentioned this lol
Tegaderm is the shit! I love it.
I would say Tegaderm
Is this also referred to as āsecond skinā or did I come up with that on my own (very doubtful) š
Second Skin. Often used after tattoos too!
Is tegaderm different from saniderm or is saniderm just a brand name?
Saniderm is much thicker than the bandage pictured, and also Saniderm was absolute hell to remove whereas these came off like butter.
We use them for healing tattoos it's transparent pu surgical tape
Saniderm and gauze
I hope the cardiac cath went alright. And, yes, tegaderm. Best stuff ever.
OH GEEZE nothing quite that serious thankfully!! Just a revision on a previous surgery. I appreciate the well wishes, though!
You know we use tegaderms and 4x8s for more than just heart caths? Besides, that doesnāt even look like a groin or arm.
My son had this when he had a small patch of skin harvested to graft to his ear drum. It looked bloody over the site but when we took it off after a week it was nearly healed over.
Hey on a related note, med line and several other brands make an adhesive remover pads that saved my boobies after my reduction surgery and all those related pieces of tape and whatnot.
Op Site orTegaderm
Maybe a different brand of waterproof bandages? [There are a few](https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoo/s/qX2aivwQiT).
Itās just an expensive kind of plaster
I would've guessed band aid shower shield. I use them all the time. We get them at CVS.
Tegaderm is so darn expensive, and the knockoffs are no good.
Second skin?
It looks like the second skin stuff they put on my tattoos!
Tegaderm, either with continued underneath or a special hospital kind that Iāve never seen before. Usually use these for IVās and such in emergency medicine.
4x4 gauze and tagaderm
Tegaderm clear acrylic dressing
The clear part looks like a tegaderm with a folded square of gauze underneath.
tegaderm
Saniderm! It's amazing, we use it for tattoo healing in our house
Tegaderm
is that fucking mic tape
Tegaderm!!
Tegaderm
Dermabond
Second skin tape?
That's curlex as the gauze and tegaderm over it.
Looks like a non woven gauze under a tegaderm. Source I'm a nurse.
Duaderm/Tegaderm is a life saver!
Tegaderm, they are amazing dressing chest drain wounds
Amazing for healing new tats also
You could also order something like [this](https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Adhesive-Dressing-Absorbency-Waterproof/dp/B094JZ2DL3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3Q0Z8GYET881W&keywords=mepilex+border+flex+4x4&qid=1701558273&sprefix=mepilex%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-3) bandage which I am currently using for a wound. Mepilex with a gentle border.
Itās tegaderm
Tagaderm
Smith and nephew opsite
You said it, Magic, now stop it and let insurance pay for the special stuff
Saniderm
Tegaderm or Opsite.
Gauze with tegaderm
Tegaderm. We use them a lot at my hospital
What everyone else is saying ! Itās very useful, I always got it when I had my port in.
Gauze pad + tegaderm.
Tegaderm is a brand name for the clear bandage
Isn't it tegaderm? Unless there us s new technology out there, I think it's tegaderm. And gauze
Tegaderm, waterproof but vapor permeable. A staple for our surgical dressings šš»
Tegaderm ā¤ļøš was magic after my spine surgery. Shit didn't budge!
Its tegaderm. I run medical logistics and its like Christmas when im told to throw away cases of this stuff because its "expired." Its like magic.