Question 1

how do i treat hives from tegaderm picc dressing?

Accepted Answer

Rash?: I suspect that your problem is more a contact allergy rash to the glue in the tape than really hives (which are raised welts). You cannot stop the rash as long as you are using the tape.  However if you are no longer using it, then topical Hydrocortisone cream several times a day may control it.

Question 2

i have a superficial 2nd degree burn 5 dys ago can i use tegaderm and swim safely? should i put any cream under the tegaderm?thanks

Accepted Answer

Need details: Tegaderm is excellent for burns. No, you need no cream under it. How large a burn? Where? Thermal? Swim where? Pool? Sea? River? Water is good for a burn, but generally you should wait until it is healed. Shower or bath better than swim.

Question 3

i had to use a tegaderm on a cut on sons stomach. it's been week since i've taken it off. there's still a small red rash where it was. how do i treat?

Accepted Answer

Red rash : After a cut on the stomach may not be as critical as one on the face. Would let time take care of it unless, it is turning into an ugly scar, then you would need a plastic surgeon to help.

Question 4

cesarean 10 days ago, incision appears to be healing well but i still get frequent burning/stinging pains. how long should this last, and is there a good otc topical treatment? so far ive used the telfa strips, which do help somewhat. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Nerves severed: This could be due to nerves severed at the incision site

Question 5

hi. i have a second degree burn. it's a week old by now. i've been putting neosporin on it and then covering it with telfa pads and wrapping with coban wraps. i'm just wondering if i should let it breathe at all, because as soon as i take off a bandage, i

Accepted Answer

2nd degree burns: If it is not healing, needs to be evaluated by a medical provider. You did not finish your statement but I gather there is not progression of healing. An infection, a deeper second degree burn, edges of the burn that are escharotic or dry hard skin, conversion of a superficial 2nd degree burn to a deeper on due to wound issues, all needs to be addressed to allow healing and avoid complications.

Question 6

2 boiling water burns, 5 days ago,above knee,size of index with thumb,blisters can i use tegaderm &vaseline gauze and swim safely in pool and sea?

Accepted Answer

Do not recommend : That. First off any burn would burn more in salt....SSD cream is very good for burns. 
Burn wounds can be dangerous. Must keep a close eye for infection. Tetanus history should be evaluated as well.

Question 7

i have a red splotchy kind of rash over n around the sight of a tegaderm bandage for a rib tattoo. doesn't itch but i also have nasal congestion like an allergic reaction that benadryl helped. no swelling/hives. should i be concerned? home treatment?

Accepted Answer

: People can develop allergies to the adhesive used in bandages or from the ink used in tattoos.  Both are possibilities given the symptoms you describe.  You could start with removing the bandage, cleaning the wound and applying a cortisone topical cream.

Question 8

wet dressing ok over stitches?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Keep dressings over healing wounds dry. If the bandage gets wet, change it. You can apply something like neosporin lightly over the wound for added protection.

Question 9

can you eat ranch dressing while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Yes, you can unless you have a food allergy to it.

Question 10

what's hydrocolloid dressing, such as duoderm?

Accepted Answer

Breathable dressing : Direct from the web:  a hydrocolloid dressing (trade names include duoderm, granuflex, and 3m tegaderm hydrocolloid) is an opaque dressing. A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradeable, non breathable and adheres to the skin so no separate taping is needed.

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How do i treat hives from tegaderm picc dressing?

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I have a superficial 2nd degree burn 5 dys ago can i use tegaderm and swim safely? should i put any cream under the tegaderm?thanks

A member asked:

I had to use a tegaderm on a cut on sons stomach. it's been week since i've taken it off. there's still a small red rash where it was. how do i treat?

A member asked:

Cesarean 10 days ago, incision appears to be healing well but i still get frequent burning/stinging pains. how long should this last, and is there a good otc topical treatment? so far ive used the telfa strips, which do help somewhat. thanks!

A member asked:

Hi. i have a second degree burn. it's a week old by now. i've been putting neosporin on it and then covering it with telfa pads and wrapping with coban wraps. i'm just wondering if i should let it breathe at all, because as soon as i take off a bandage, i

A member asked:

2 boiling water burns, 5 days ago,above knee,size of index with thumb,blisters can i use tegaderm &vaseline gauze and swim safely in pool and sea?

A member asked:

I have a red splotchy kind of rash over n around the sight of a tegaderm bandage for a rib tattoo. doesn't itch but i also have nasal congestion like an allergic reaction that benadryl helped. no swelling/hives. should i be concerned? home treatment?

A member asked:

Wet dressing ok over stitches?

A member asked:

Can you eat ranch dressing while pregnant?

A member asked:

What's hydrocolloid dressing, such as duoderm?

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