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I had bandage covering my skin or about four days, i pulled it off and a bunch of red pumps seem to be where the tape was. how do i get rid of them?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Leave it open: Why the bandage? Where? How large? Any ointment used? Itch {how intense?]? Wash gently. Avoid antibiotics and antiseptics.If severe itch, use cortisone, preferably prescription strength. Likely to resolve in a few days.

Answered 1/26/2016

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A member asked:

I had bandage covering my skin or about four days, i pulled it off and a bunch of red pumps seem to be where the tape was. how do i get rid of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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