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A member asked:

Ive been using band aid adhesive tape. it has left red irritation where they were. its been there for few days now. is there anything i could put on it ? i have thin elastic skin from ehlers-danlos syndrome. i always have trouble with adhesives?

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Caution: You might try a very thin layer of over the counter 1/2 % hydrocortizone cream twice a day. It is good for such irritation but overuse can thin the skin some.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 11/23/2020

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