A member asked:

But a band aid on two days ago, took it off this morning, and now the skin where it was is itchy, warm and read, and a bit inflammed. help? what to do

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Leave it open: Why the bandaid? Allergy to tape and adhesive is common. Allergy to bacitracin, neomycin, neosporin, triple antibiotic is very common. It is 1 or more of these. Leave it open, wash, lubricate with vaseline (Aquaphor). Throw away the antibiotic ointment or antibiotic bandaid so no one will use again. Use Hydrocortisone cream to reduce itch and accelerate resolution of allergic dermatitis.

Answered 4/11/2018

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