Allergy to bandage adhesive?

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Allergy to bandage adhesive? 2017-09-13 05:57:31 Post No. 18718674
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Allergy to bandage adhesive? Anonymous 2017-09-13 05:57:31 Post No. 18718674 [Report]

Sorry for the gross pic
I have a chronic skin condition that I treat regularly with bandages. I've had it for years, but only recently (a few months ago) started using bandages and ichthammol ointment to help it. Just last night I went to change the bandage (remedies flexible fabric bandages, latex free) and noticed this irritated outline from where the bigger bandage was placed.
Is it an allergic reaction or just irritation from my thighs rubbing together? It does itch a little, and it seems to have gone down a little since last night when this pic was taken. Smaller bandaid brand bandaids like in the pic do not irritate my skin, even though they are 'natural latex free' too.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 06:02:48 Post No.18718688
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I should add that this is the first time I've used this Remedies brand.
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 06:28:46 Post No.18718783
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 06:45:33 Post No.18718826
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>>18718674
Shit man, I have hidradenitis as well. It sucks.

I don't think it's an allergic reaction, I think it's just a reacting to the adhesive tugging on your skin. I'm assuming yours happens around your joints and high-friction areas like mine does, so adhesive band-aids are always going to be painful.

Pic related are the best solution I've found, I just wrap around my leg, or around my chest if I have it in my armpits. Can wear all day long without much irritation, and they don't get crumpled up like similar bandages from other brands. But they're kind of expensive. I buy them in bulk from Jet.com, best price I've found.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 07:10:40 Post No.18718891
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>>18718826
Ah yeah, I noticed some pain when I first put on bigger adhesive bandages from movement. Thought it was just hair getting ripped out. Its on my thighs and armpits mostly
That wrap sounds perfect, thanks.

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