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I had bunion surgery and was prescribed cordran tape. i was wearing it several consecutive days and it caused a very red reaction. will the redness go away?

Q: i had bunion surgery and was prescribed cordran tape. i was wearing it several consecutive days and it caused a very red reaction. will the redness go away?

: It will. But likely a reaction to the tape. Can use some cortisone cream to decrease the reaction. Use the cream at least 2 x per day.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

It will. But likely a reaction to the tape. Can use some cortisone cream to decrease the reaction. Use the cream at least 2 x per day.

Answered 6/15/2023

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A member asked:

I had bunion surgery and was prescribed cordran tape. i was wearing it several consecutive days and it caused a very red reaction. will the redness go away?

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