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How To Treat Allergic Reaction To Medical Tape. Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine or recommend an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine Benadryl that can block immune system chemicals activated during an allergic reaction. First and most important thing to do a medical adhesive or dressing is causing a skin reaction is to remove the bandage or tape. Antibiotics if your rash is caused by an. Generally there is nothing that can be done that will significantly quicken the resolution of this dermatitis but the following will help you feel better.
However since this itching and rash are new and now between the breasts this may not be the same tape allergy. Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine or recommend an over-the-counter antihistamine such as diphenhydramine Benadryl that can block immune system chemicals activated during an allergic reaction. My skin reddened and itched around the 7 adhesive leads the moment they were applied drove me nuts but I tried not to scratch. Often a stronger prescription strength steroid is needed. What helps a skin allergic reaction. The best way to treat an allergic reaction depends on the cause though most minor cases can be treated with OTC antihistamine and anti-itch products.
It is possible that this is a heat rash or a mild fungal rash.
What to do When Patients Experience Allergic or Contact Dermatitis. The described skin reaction to medical adhesive tapes and bandages appears to be primarily an irritant contact dermatitis ICD. My skin reddened and itched around the 7 adhesive leads the moment they were applied drove me nuts but I tried not to scratch. Just had a 24 hr Holter Monitor test to look for PACs and arrhythmia. Then we recommend cleansing the area with mild soap and water to removed an possible residue left from the adhesive. If the swelling is from the allergic tape reaction you could apply topical Benedryl.