Band-Aid allergy caused itchy blisters

Band-Aids are essential medical supplies in our homes, because no matter it is a cut or a scratch, just a Band-Aid can speed up the recovery of the wound and prevent bacterial infection. However, some people are allergic to Band-Aids and may experience small blisters or even itching after using them. In fact, there are ways to deal with this. Let’s take a look at what to do if you are allergic to Band-Aids and small blisters and itching occur.

Symptoms of Band-Aid Allergy

An allergy to a Band-Aid may be due to an allergy to the adhesive tape or to an allergy to the medication in the medicated Band-Aid. But the symptoms of allergies are basically similar. Small blisters and bumps appear on the area where the Band-Aid is applied, and the area may be large or small. The symptoms are redness, swelling and itching. If the blisters are broken, pus will flow out.

Contact dermatitis is the most common allergic skin disease. First, stop using the Band-Aid that causes the allergy and try not to break the blisters. Oral anti-allergic drugs are recommended: cetirizine tablets, vitamin C, topical calamine lotion and pevisone.

What to do if you are allergic to Band-Aid

What should you do if you are allergic to Band-Aids? After all, Band-Aids are a convenient way to stop bleeding in an emergency, and they are needed when you have a small wound in your daily life. Therefore, we must first understand the cause of the allergy, whether it is an allergy to the Band-Aid tape or an allergy to the medicine in the medicated Band-Aid.

If you are allergic to the medicine, remember to use only non-medicated Band-Aids next time; the effect will be similar. If you are allergic to the tape of the Band-Aid, you can try Band-Aids made of different materials, or liquid Band-Aids, or you can directly use gauze to stop the bleeding.

So how to relieve the allergic symptoms when you are allergic to Band-Aid?

The first thing to do is of course to stop using Band-Aids, and then you can use zinc oxide ointment or cyproheptadine ointment for treatment. Pay attention to hygiene and avoid eating spicy food. If the symptoms are severe, you can take oral anti-allergic drugs such as cyproheptadine.