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By Anonymous - 07/08/2016 20:58 - United States - Atlanta

Today I burned my arm while cooking. I had an allergic reaction to the band-aid I put on it, so now I have a burn and a rash and can't bandage either of them. FML
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Sudoc 29

If you're allergic to the Latex in the bandaid, they make Latex free bandages. Just make sure to read the packages before you use them.

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countryb_cth 38

You shouldn't bandage a burn in the first place. What can happen is when the new skin tries to grow it will get stuck to the bandage so when you take it off it rips the skin off. Best thing to do is leave it but make sure to keep it clean.

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Sudoc 29

If you're allergic to the Latex in the bandaid, they make Latex free bandages. Just make sure to read the packages before you use them.

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TheCutestLizard 28

It could also be the adhesive on the bandaid that caused a reaction.

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GhostFox 33

Like #3 said, it could be a reaction to adhesive. I'm seriously allergic to adhesive myself- it breaks the area out into a rash that then blisters, and even once the blisters are gone, the skin still heals rather slowly and can leave marks that are similar to scars.

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countryb_cth 38

You shouldn't bandage a burn in the first place. What can happen is when the new skin tries to grow it will get stuck to the bandage so when you take it off it rips the skin off. Best thing to do is leave it but make sure to keep it clean.

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slingo234 12

look into an allergy test to find out what else you may be allergic to so you don't get stuck in the same position again.

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GhostFox 33

Burn cream might be a good idea- so a trip to either your GP or ER depending on severity might be something to consider. As for the bandage allergy- there's stuff called skin prep that is packaged like alcohol wipes, except that instead of putting it on the injury, you wipe down the areas that the adhesive of a bandage or medical tape will be going, wait for it to dry, and then use whatever adhesive bandage you want. If you are allergic to the latex, there's always the old fashion method of gauze/gauze pad held in place by either wrap bandages or medical tape.

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Savreth 12

story of my life, hopefully it's just an allergy to the glue and not a full blown latex allergy like mine. try getting non stick pads or gauze and medical tape

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