Post biopsy tape troubles

Use a barrier wipe.  There are several brands out there but the one I have used is called "Skin Prep".  They have the barrier wipe and also a removal wipe.  Basically, you wipe the area with the toweltte first, then place the dressing on top.  The barrier aids in keeping the tape in place but also protects the skin.  I suffered for many years before I found this.  This is something wound care nurses know about, but derms don't seem to.  You can usually get this type of product at medical supply stores (or online).

Use a barrier wipe.  There are several brands out there but the one I have used is called "Skin Prep".  They have the barrier wipe and also a removal wipe.  Basically, you wipe the area with the toweltte first, then place the dressing on top.  The barrier aids in keeping the tape in place but also protects the skin.  I suffered for many years before I found this.  This is something wound care nurses know about, but derms don't seem to.  You can usually get this type of product at medical supply stores (or online).

Use a barrier wipe.  There are several brands out there but the one I have used is called "Skin Prep".  They have the barrier wipe and also a removal wipe.  Basically, you wipe the area with the toweltte first, then place the dressing on top.  The barrier aids in keeping the tape in place but also protects the skin.  I suffered for many years before I found this.  This is something wound care nurses know about, but derms don't seem to.  You can usually get this type of product at medical supply stores (or online).

The barrier wipes work very well I also used those and found out they do had a skin prep that is alcohol free if your skin is already sensitive.  They work really well.  I used my with a would that I changed the dressing on for months with a wound vac.  I did not have melanoma.

Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED)

The barrier wipes work very well I also used those and found out they do had a skin prep that is alcohol free if your skin is already sensitive.  They work really well.  I used my with a would that I changed the dressing on for months with a wound vac.  I did not have melanoma.

Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED)

The barrier wipes work very well I also used those and found out they do had a skin prep that is alcohol free if your skin is already sensitive.  They work really well.  I used my with a would that I changed the dressing on for months with a wound vac.  I did not have melanoma.

Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED)

I am allergic to adhesives, so I put a piece of gauze over the wound and then wrap it with either a small ace bandage or the type of gauze that comes in a roll.  I use paper tape to keep the ace bandage in place, as opposed to those little clips.  I also coat the wound with neosporin, or something like that before applying gauze to promote healing, ward off infection, and keep the gauze from sticking to the stitches.  It's also a good idea to let the wound breathe for a bit and not cover at all, but only when at home and away from germs. 

I am allergic to adhesives, so I put a piece of gauze over the wound and then wrap it with either a small ace bandage or the type of gauze that comes in a roll.  I use paper tape to keep the ace bandage in place, as opposed to those little clips.  I also coat the wound with neosporin, or something like that before applying gauze to promote healing, ward off infection, and keep the gauze from sticking to the stitches.  It's also a good idea to let the wound breathe for a bit and not cover at all, but only when at home and away from germs. 

I am allergic to adhesives, so I put a piece of gauze over the wound and then wrap it with either a small ace bandage or the type of gauze that comes in a roll.  I use paper tape to keep the ace bandage in place, as opposed to those little clips.  I also coat the wound with neosporin, or something like that before applying gauze to promote healing, ward off infection, and keep the gauze from sticking to the stitches.  It's also a good idea to let the wound breathe for a bit and not cover at all, but only when at home and away from germs. 

I have the same issue with bandaids. I used either gauze with an ace bandage.. which turned out to be kind of bulky. So then I tried coban self adhesive wrap which was perfect since you can make it any length you want. Hopefully those options help, I know if it is on a part of the body you can't wrap up then using the barrier wipes before the bandaid should help. Remember to let it breathe, once it can scab over then you won't have to deal with the bandaid issue. If it is stitched, then you don't have to keep it covered as long, I had a biopsy a couple weeks ago with a stitch and my derm told me not to worry about bandaids if they bother me and just to keep it clean and put vasoline on it. It was on my forehead.. so, not a place that would get super dirty, so I'd take that into account.

I have the same issue with bandaids. I used either gauze with an ace bandage.. which turned out to be kind of bulky. So then I tried coban self adhesive wrap which was perfect since you can make it any length you want. Hopefully those options help, I know if it is on a part of the body you can't wrap up then using the barrier wipes before the bandaid should help. Remember to let it breathe, once it can scab over then you won't have to deal with the bandaid issue. If it is stitched, then you don't have to keep it covered as long, I had a biopsy a couple weeks ago with a stitch and my derm told me not to worry about bandaids if they bother me and just to keep it clean and put vasoline on it. It was on my forehead.. so, not a place that would get super dirty, so I'd take that into account.

I have the same issue with bandaids. I used either gauze with an ace bandage.. which turned out to be kind of bulky. So then I tried coban self adhesive wrap which was perfect since you can make it any length you want. Hopefully those options help, I know if it is on a part of the body you can't wrap up then using the barrier wipes before the bandaid should help. Remember to let it breathe, once it can scab over then you won't have to deal with the bandaid issue. If it is stitched, then you don't have to keep it covered as long, I had a biopsy a couple weeks ago with a stitch and my derm told me not to worry about bandaids if they bother me and just to keep it clean and put vasoline on it. It was on my forehead.. so, not a place that would get super dirty, so I'd take that into account.

I feel your pain. The only way I got around any irritation was by varying the size of the dressing and rotating it after each change to give my skin a break. It's easier with regular bandaids because all you need to do it rotate it. It's a little different with a gauze dressing. It's nice to know there's a protective barrier that can be applied. Not too many people in the business seem to be aware of it.

I feel your pain. The only way I got around any irritation was by varying the size of the dressing and rotating it after each change to give my skin a break. It's easier with regular bandaids because all you need to do it rotate it. It's a little different with a gauze dressing. It's nice to know there's a protective barrier that can be applied. Not too many people in the business seem to be aware of it.

I feel your pain. The only way I got around any irritation was by varying the size of the dressing and rotating it after each change to give my skin a break. It's easier with regular bandaids because all you need to do it rotate it. It's a little different with a gauze dressing. It's nice to know there's a protective barrier that can be applied. Not too many people in the business seem to be aware of it.