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Lizzie1708: 8 months ago

Can you have a allergic reaction to a something in a band aid?

i know it sounds crazy but i had a cut on my finger and i had a band aid (band-aid brand) on it then we went to my grand parents house and after washing my hands i had to change it after having the other band aid on for a while my finger started to hurt everywhere the adhesive part was and now it looks like im getting a small rash there... they had an off brand of band aids could that have anything to do with it? and why did it break out?

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Cuteas: 8 months ago

YES Latex, lot's of people have this allergy, that is why they had to come out with latex gloves for doctor's and nurses

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hog5107: 8 months ago via Android

Yes if there is latex in it.

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PaleoHelp: 8 months ago

latex, and the adhesive compound can contain allergens.

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SteeltownGirl: 8 months ago

Anybody can be allergic to anything. You could be allergic to the adhesive its self, you may not have dried your finger as well as you thought you did & the area where the band-aid is got irritated. Try using some neosporin & a cotton dressing (2x2 with some tape) not a nylon tape. If it gets any worse, becomes red, warm to the touch or starts to have any drainage please seek medical help!! I hope this helped. Good luck.

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