Sunshine91 Posted December 1, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I thought this might fall under the category "beauty" & the ladies here are the best. I'm new to using a medical patch & am having a really hard time removing the adhesive when changing it. I've tried alcohol & nail polish remover with acetone. Neither are working. I had thought just showering would take care of it, but obviously that's not working, either. Anyone got any good ideas? Thanks muchly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'gal Posted December 1, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 1, 2006 In the hospital we use a product called uni-solve, it comes in individual wipes like alcohol wipes. It removes adhesives from the skin, you may want to try a medical supply store to see if they carry it. Hope this helps, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted December 1, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Baby oil and vaseline sometimes work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted December 1, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was able to get off the adhesive with soap & a scrubby (one of those puffy things made of soft mesh). It took a bit of elbow grease but not so much that I rubbed my skin raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted December 3, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Trish - I tried just the scrubbie thing in the shower, thinking that would take care of it, but nope. :p And now I've got raw parts. :o Gordonchick - We were thinking some kind of solvent - the baby oil sounds like a good idea. I'll try that tonight. Don't know why it never occurred to one of us! :confused: Laura - I live in the middle of nowhere (although well populated with retirees :rolleyes: ). Don't think there are any med-supply stores around here. If the baby oil & vaseline don't work, I might be back. :) Ladies, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted December 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2006 You can find anything on the internet! http://www.vitalitymedical.com/VitalityMedical.storefront/EN/product/UNS59402500_ea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judy&steve Posted December 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I used to use an estrogen patch. I never had problems with it until they obviously changed the adhesive agent. I think you should either contact the pharmaceutical company or find out if you can change to a different product. You are could be allergic to the adhesive. --Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Myrna Posted December 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2006 You can find anything on the internet! http://www.vitalitymedical.com/VitalityMedical.storefront/EN/product/UNS59402500_ea Thank you for the info....I will be wearing the patch on my upcoming x-mas cruise...this will help me greatly....this will be the first time my DH & myself will be wearing it, we are cruising out of N.Y.C. & we know that the atlantic can be rough especially this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinelsewhere Posted December 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2006 There is a product called Goo-Gone...sold at most Home Depots, kitchen stores, Walmart etc. It is a citrus based oil and works like a dream...the same product that is in the wipes they use in the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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