(Part 3) Best bandages & bandaging supplies according to redditors
We found 1,150 Reddit comments discussing the best bandages & bandaging supplies. We ranked the 424 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
At the VERY least I’d pack a clotting sponge. 0.32 oz can keep you from bleeding out. [](QuikClot Advanced Clotting Hemostatic Sponge to Stop Bleeding Fast, 25g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJTH0DA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_suWUAb8J7CX8E)
Bandage is 5k.
It's worth 2.49€ in Crystals...
Which means it's cheaper than Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Flexible-Fabric-Adhesive-Bandages/dp/B00006IDL6/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524041618&sr=8-4&keywords=bandage
These:
Birchwood Laboratories A-E-R Pre-Moistened Witch Hazel Pads, 80 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TM10YE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_32wMDbNA60N9G
The hospital should give you a tub but you’ll want more.
This is a just personal favorite of mine:
Herbal Perineal Spray by Earth Mama | Safe for Pregnancy and Postpartum, Natural Cooling Spray for After Birth, Benzocaine and Butane-Free 4-Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0065ZTKWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C4wMDbSDKTWGS
Used for all 3 pregnancies.
Oh, and BTW- I did find these. They're kind of stupidly expensive, but this crap bugs me just enough to actually consider buying them...
Numbness is normal for second degree burns, which it sounds like you may have. You can't feel it because you're losing that skin and the layer beneath it. On the plus side, it sounds like it's going to happen fairly cleanly, without any open wound.
Obviously I'm going to recommend you go to a doctor but, if not: your biggest risk is infection. So don't pick/peel it, at least until it begins sloughing off on its own. Clean it and apply neosporin or some other topical antibiotic twice a day. Get some finger gloves for like $3 at wal-mart, and use them while you work, trying to avoid any of the stations that involve submerging your hands in liquid.
If you even think you have sign of infection, you have to go to a doctor. Amputation will cost you more in the long term.
http://www.amazon.com/Oasis-Disposable-Sterile-enhanced-Preloaded/dp/B002OMA99O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415659954&sr=8-1&keywords=stitches+kit
I use a water resistant tape for my nipples, for just about all of my runs:
https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Flexible-1-Inch-5-Yard-Hospital/dp/B000FNHOV0/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=nexcare+medical+tape&qid=1567371868&s=gateway&sr=8-7
Cheaper than sport-oriented nipple tape or bandages, and it can stay on for days, likely all week or longer, as long as you're careful to not peel it during showering. Just make sure you tear a piece that is just big enough to cover the nipple and not any surrounding hair you have.
They have Finger cots that may be more your speed.
These baby's are lifesavers just ran a marathon in a downpour yesterday and no nip chaffing at all!
They usually give you a tub of like 50 at the hospital but you use about 3 per pad at the beginning so I found the same ones on amazon:
BIRCHWOOD LABORATORIES A-E-R Pre-Moistened Witch Hazel Pads, 80 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TM10YE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wyB6BbVXKFVR9
Always sterilize before and after use. I use rubbing alcohol to clean the blades. I also make sure to toss out blades and get new ones if the ones I am using look dirty or just get old.
As for keeping cuts clean. I generally get in the shower after and let hot water run on the cuts for a while. It seems to help them heal as well.
Dial antibacterial soap is the best soap to use to wash your cuts with. Try to do this 3 times a day if you can. But at least do it once a day when you shower.
Pat your wounds dry, and then apply a triple antibiotic ointment to them, like neosporin. This will help to reduce the chance of infection. I also suggest getting some gauze and paper tape to cover larger areas for the first few days. The gauze will let the wounds breathe but keep things from getting in, and keep your clothes and such from rubbing on your wounds. I have had many times where I would get bits of fuzz in my cuts from my shirts or pants.
Razors can also be made to last longer by taking old jeans and running the razors along them. This link has the method for disposable razors, but you can do it with just blades and things as well. It will help the razors last longer. http://www.ehow.com/how_5709307_sharpen-disposable-razor.html
Always make sure you dry your blade off well after cleaning and keep it in a dry place (wrap it in cloth if you want), to keep it from corroding. And just toss out blades when they get to bad. They are pretty easy and cheap to obtain. I just bought 25 double sided blades off amazon for $4 with free shipping.
As for the gauze I mentioned earlier. I bought 12 rolls of sterile gauze for about $5 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YME9V0/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. They are long and I have been cutting the rolls in 1/2 or 1/3 to use. I wrapped it around my forearm as that is where I have been cutting. But you could also cut some and fold it into a square to tape over other areas.
I hope some of that will be of use to you. It is VERY important to keep your wounds cleaned as well as your instruments. And remember if your cuts start to get red, puffy and warm to the touch that is a sign they may be getting infected so make sure to check them and touch them, and if they look red and puffy and feel warm double your efforts with the cleaning and put more antibiotic ointment on.
Oh, and peroxide is good to use if you have debris in your cuts, like clotted blood or dirt or something. But if there isn't anything in them just use the antibacterial soap as peroxide will slow healing down some because it can open wounds back up some.
Good luck and be safe.
What are you currently doing for your skin? Tell me about your showering routine, especially.
Here are a few things that might help you feel better/look better:
You could also try chemical exfoliation on any breakouts or scarring you might have. Stridex in the red box is great for treating active breakouts (pimples, whiteheads, whatnot). For scarring or pigmentation, something with an AHA in it (Lactic or Glycolic Acid, for example) will really help. AmLactin is really excellent for this. When using an AHA, however, please apply sunscreen to any areas that your clothing doesn't cover during the day. It has been known to sensitize you to UV light.
With all new products, try to buy the smallest size you can and introduce things one at a time. This will keep you from wasting too much money on products you don't like, and will alert you to any allergies or sensitivities when you introduce a new product.
Sorry this is so incredibly long. Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions!
The only tape I ever use for my various finger taping needs is J&J coach tape.
Johnson & Johnson Coach Sports Tape 1 1/2 Inch x 10 Yards (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RFB3U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_1qynxbK28WAVW
I tried Body Glide and that didn't work. First Aid tape folded over the edge of the strap was the silver bullet for my HRM strap chafing. The tape also works great to protect nipples!
Oh, yeah. I was going to say another alternative would be to use clear spot bandages since they also come in a few different shades that would match your skin tone. The ones I linked are just an example; there are a bunch of different kinds that would work for you.
Even this sort of first aid product would be preferable to superglue, and would work pretty much the same. You can trim them to the size you need, too.
Sorry about you being laid off. That really sucks.
The routine isn't anything special--it's a simplified version of some advice I found over at /r/SkincareAddiction. You should go there if you're looking to really get into it. I intentionally kept it simple just so that I more easily keep up with it.
I mostly concentrated on my face, since I'm really prone to getting acne. In the evenings, I'll wash my face with Cerave Foaming Cleanser and exfoliate with Stridex pads. Wait for that to dry while I brush my teeth and then moisturize with Cerave cream. Wait for that to set in while I floss and put my hair up, and then I use a spot treatment on whatever acne I'm developing. Change my pillowcase every other day. In the mornings, it's the same thing minus the exfoliating pads and spot treatment. For the rest of my body, I just moisturize with cocoa butter lotion twice a day.
Like I said, it's not much. But it's a big step forward when you used to just wash your face once a day and leave it at that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
You could maybe try a non stick dressing like a telfa cut to size, taped on with medical tape or a tegaderm and maybe wrap some gauze wrap around it and secure with more tape. Or even keep using the bandaids, throw a tegaderm on top of them and wrap a thin layer of the gauze around them to help keep them on.
Foot dressings are tough, especially on someone who needs to actually walk around on the affected foot. It's been a little while since I have dealt with dressings that aren't for c-section incisions, and I am not an expert on warts, so some other nurses might have some better ideas.
A better option: Cheap medical laceration stapler. http://www.amazon.com/Surgical-Disposable-Sterile-Enhanced-Preloaded/dp/B002OMA99O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393866771&sr=8-1&keywords=medical+stapler
https://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Flexible-Fabric-Adhesive-Bandages/dp/B00006IDL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492644970&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=band+aid&psc=1
I used to get blisters under the arch on my one foot. Here are some things that really made a difference for me:
I also used to have a pair of Newtons with a really wide toe box and noticed I was getting more blisters with them. Switched to a shoe that was a bit narrower and that seemed to make a difference too. So as others have said, make sure the shoes fit and are laced well.
Re bleeding in gi: I tore my elbows up good in judo and wore these to prevent the wound from reopening. I wore these bandages under the sleeve.
Other option is a long sleeve rash guard to prevent chafing/mat/gi burn.
I don't follow what your explaining enough to help with the underlying problem. Imo talk to your Sensei.
A finger "condom" may be less awkward.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F5YRD0/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1421287354&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Here's what helped me a solid 50%, this waterproof tape: https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Flexible-1-Inch-5-Yard-Hospital/dp/B000FNHOV0
You can easily tare it to shape your problem cuticles, and it stays on even through washing your hands (3-4 times). It doesn't play nice with lotion though. It's been a huge help.
25 grams. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJTH0DA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hl0ODb17RMWDZ
I use nipple-sized band aids. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00166FZC0/
I have a very hairy chest, and they present no problems
they don't. At least assuming you mean band aids in the generic sense and not the brand name only.
http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armour-Adhesive-Bandages-Colored/dp/B0077MTXY8
When I run out of patches mentioned in the other comments, I use those little spot bandages to stop myself from picking. Hell, even medical tape works. If I reach up and start to pick, the bandage/tape acts as a deterrent and stops any damage to the skin.
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Absolute-Waterproof-First-Tape/dp/B000FNHOV0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492651280&sr=8-3&keywords=athletic+tape+cushion
Sticks pretty well, isn't too tough to remove, and lasts a while.
Yup https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armour-Adhesive-Bandages-Colored/dp/B0077MTXY8
As someone that has spend allot of time with our health-care system the last 4 months one of the biggest things I think they could get better at is not wasting supplies.
No one seems to give a shit about wasting supplies, they fuck up and its just "oh well get a new one". If they used the old saying measure twice, cut once it would probably save tens of millions per year.
The other thing that boggled me was being sent home a huge bag of medical supplies when I got home because its that or throwing them out. When they bring supplies into your room they can't be taken out and used on something else even if they are sealed. This might make sense to a point but could probably be solved easily by not bringing more supplies then needed. They sent me home with a whole box of tegaderm because it entered my room.
I have a generic first aid kit in my backpack, but I added a few of those packs, some gauze, as well as Celox and a temporary suture gun.
I'll fix you right up!
I run, and lift weights. With my patches being generics, they fall off when I sweat. So I secure them with tegaderm. They stay on even after running a half marathon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_14SUDbY2DFRNR
I"m assuming that you will be going soon, say the next month or so, time of year counts, but I'll assume it's soon.
Your tent is a little "meh." it'll work but it might not last so long; especially take core of the poles, they beak easily. Also the cheapo tent stakes that come with the tent are going to bend and you will curse them every time you set up your tent. Pick up some like these and they will serve you well. (Personally I hate using tents; they are hassles to set up and take down, and generally not pleasant to sleep in. If you can help it try sleeping under the stars and see if that suits you.)
You might find your sleeping bag to be a bit chilly, I'd recommend a 20 degree bag with a hood. I know it won't get that cold but the degree ratings are quite exaggerated so 20 degrees is really more suitable for 50 degrees. If you don't want to spend more money on a bag, make sure you have warm clothes and a good fitting beanie.
Air mattresses are fine, just take care to feel out for thorns or anything that might puncture it. Also you might want a blanket or something in between you and the mattress because it will suck out the heat from underneath you if you don't have some insulation.
You should have a tarp or footprint to put your tent on to protect it and the air mattress from punctures, it's worth it. The tarp you have should be fine (maybe doubled over if its thin), but a footprint will be more convenient.
For $15 that stove is a great deal, buy it if it still works fine. It runs off of white gas AKA "camp fuel", which you can find at many grocery stores, gas stations, any place with a sporting goods section, and many stores near popular camping areas. Finding white gas is not really an issue.
Don't buy matches, just get 2 or 3 Bic lighters. Really you should learn to make a fire using only your lighter, make that your goal each night. In a pinch my favorite fire starter is one you can make at home before your trip. Get an old egg carton and stuff each cup with cotton balls or dryer lint. then pour melted candle wax into each cup until about 90% full. Let the carton harden then pack it away. To use it rip off one cup and light the cardboard edge, you will have a strong flame for about 15 minutes.
Don't buy a filter. Water will be easy to come by at most campsites, but not all of them have a tap so make sure to bring along a few extra gallons just in case.
Lanterns produce almost no usable light, save your money and stick with the headlamp. Also that headlamp is excellent I highly recommend it. Protip: leave it around your neck like a necklace when you sleep then it's easy to find in the middle of the night.
I have a lot of experience with wilderness medicine and those pre-made kits are mostly worthless, you are much better off making your own kit.
I Recommend:
Chair looks comfy, get one you like with at least 1 cupholder
A good knife makes a great survival tool and is just generally a useful item, check here every few days for a good deal on high quality knives. Multi tools are great to have around camp but an inexpensive set of tools would be much better for your situation. If you want a true multi-tool this one is good quality and a fair price.
Not what's in your pic there. Get 3M brand Micropore tape. I use two layers on my FAE holes for grain jars. It holds up fine when pressure cooked. Make sure you cover your lids with aluminum foil before pressure cooking.
Get this tape made by 3M.
You can get it cheaper at your local chain pharmacy or Walmart. Make sure the word "Micropore" is printed (along with 3M, etc) inside the role.
Just get a 200-pack of finger condoms for $6
3M Nexcare Durable Cloth Tape
This stuff also does an amazing job of staying put. I've wore it through at least 9,000 miles of running (I tape up my nips for every single run; no such thing as too careful).
I've never found the need to shave anything. I can tear off a piece small enough to only cover the very tiny area that actually bleeds, which doesn't have any hair on it.
Finger condoms maybe?
So if it's really bad or you start running very long, I would use Transpore tape. This is what they sell in little packs for runners, just the packing-tape size. It's crazy tough, to the point where it can be uncomfortable to take off.
> I've bought those little dot bandaids
First aid tape is an inexpensive alternative.
I have a REI Weekend kit I carry with me. Haven't used it yet and hope I never have to.
It's densely packed and doesn't waste much space. They have some smaller (and larger) kits as well.
The only thing I'd really like to add to it are 1 or 2 QuikClot pads just in case.
Not OP, but I find that if you're sweaty, they don't hurt at all. And band-aids are one of the things I don't cheap out on - it doesn't have to be Brand-Aid brand, but get the flexible/woven type ones. I happen to be using these Band-Aids now and they're fine (although a little less quality than last year for some reason).
Also, if you have issues when them falling off, apply them vertically - prevents the shirt from snagging them.
This JNJ stuff right here is what I used and it's fantastic. Amazon is a much better deal that I can get locally too.
finger cots as contraception
I think these were from the office supplies section at Martin's. Here are some sold on Amazon.
36 First Aid Finger Cots - Protection for Finger Tips From Cuts, Burns or Blisters by Flents https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F5YRD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_nvm4wb4GJYVEN
This is what you want: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Transpore-Tape-10-Box/dp/B000K3HSIO/
Any form of athletic tape. I use Johnson and Johnson coach tape. http://www.amazon.com/ohnson-Johnson-Sports-Tape-10yrds/dp/B0009RFB3U/ref=sr_1_1/188-6224322-8225046?ie=UTF8&qid=1408419948&sr=8-1&keywords=johnson+%26+johnson+tape
Thank you, it helps me remember I'm worthy of loving care. I like those ideas for eyemask improvements!
I use a single strip each night.. in the morning I hang the used tape on the edge of a shelf above my bed, then when I have three used strips, I combine them and it works as well as a fresh strip.
BULK: $.70 per roll x12 = $8.26
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Micropore-Paper-Tape- White/dp/B003TXPZ64?th=1
2 pack x $1.55 per roll = $3.10
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Micropore-1350-1-rolls-yards/dp/B06XNP8J4R/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_121_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E4EGY4CPGTQ4A5DT4N5E
also @walmart for $3 for 2
These are really good
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BT3U6DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ST3sjjJkZt2Kx
I'll drop 2 kilos of sweat on a 15k and have the small bandaids last multiple days/runs
Here, these can help
second this, when you sleep use neosporin and top with a little band aid (i like the little square spot band aids), but if the spot is bigger than this use whatever you've got that makes sense. i like the band aid on top because it locks in the neosporin over night (prevents it from rubbing off while you sleep)
In the past, I've used gauze roll similar to this and wrapped it around the cymbal a few times. I'd wrap it straight across the cymbal, over the bell, and then the next wrap would be off set from the first wrap. You don't necessarily need to cover the entire cymbal, but if you cover about half of it, you should be good. I found that this stuff mutes the cymbal pretty well, and as a playing surface it doesn't feel too terribly different from a regular cymbal. After wrapping it, just jam it on the cymbal stand and poke the post through the gauze.
Also, thank you!
Here's what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_9WkEBb0ME56SP
They used to cost me so much more!
Good luck. Let me know how it goes!💋❤
I'm going to start with things to use down there afterwards: FridaBaby makes a peri bottle that seems like it is easier to hold, so I'd recommend one of those. stool softeners. I also bought a TON of witch hazel pads and I kept them in the fridge. I used them at the hospital and then I bought some from amazon to use when I got home. (link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TM10YE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 ) Also, I'd recommend grabbing what you can from the hospital like mesh underwear, huge pads, etc. The padsicles are great. Before you leave the hospital, I'd ask a nurse to show you how to make them.
Hospital bag: chargers, snacks (for your support person as they do not get fed), loose pjs, clothes for if people visit (I wore loose dresses that were nursing friendly... look into that if you do that), some stuff for showers if that interests you, and a going home outfit (in newborn and 0-3 size!) Congratulations on your baby :)
I've said this before and I'll say it again: transpore tape
$5.20 neat contest, thanks!
we use these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PLYV5I/?coliid=I1W3BRN6TD13MT&colid=3SIQQXMQZ7HGO&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
they come in different sizes (hubby has libre freestyle which is a little smaller)
I used 3m Micropore medical paper tape but I think the professional ones are made from Tyvek
General athletic tape. I use stuff I buy at Wal Mart for like ~$2-$3 a roll.
Here's what I get.
I don't do either. I have these things I got on Amazon that are freaking amazing. Tegaderm 1624W Transparent Film Dressing they stick on so perfectly that those patches do not move and no water gets inside
They're almost never recommended anymore. AFAIK the only time they have a use is if the limb is destroyed already, like stepped on a land mine or amputated by heavy machinery. Any kind of puncture or slice type thing you're likely to get outside short of being significantly eaten by a bear or shark is probably treatable with something else.
I have a few IBDs in my car stuff, but they're too bulky for backpacking. A clotting agent like this is pretty light weight, and they work amazingly well.
Amazon! I think Urban Armour are the guys who I've seen before, Band-Aid might actually make their own now (but couldn't find it), you can always just go TMNT band-aids! :D
This might be more comprehensive than what you're looking for but I've been extremely happy with the kit I got.
EMT Bag - Nice and large, durable and has customizable velcro panels for the main compartment
BLS Medical Supply Kit - Most of what you would want for a kit and I priced it out you can't get it all for less on your own.
Skin Stapler
Steri strips
Israeli Compression Bandage
I just get these Tegaderm patches and they work great. No issues under hockey gear, rolling over in bed etc. And for the price and ease of use a simple way to extend the sensor to 3+ weeks
I actually just bought some this week. Found a recommendation on this site somewhere. Amazon reviews are full of runners using it for this exact purpose. I have not tried it yet. Tomorrow will be my first long run trying it out.
Amazon Link *edit for spelling
Late to the party but I wanted to chime in cause I'm on the second month of my second round of Accutane, currently at 60mg.
Basically your skin profile will change to sensitive, dry and dehydrated and you have to treat it as such, which means a lot of pampering for the next couple of months. I took the general advice of nothing but CeraVe and Aquaphor for my first course and I think I did more damage that way. I switched over to r/AsianBeauty afterwards trying to fix the leftover scars and because of all I've learned over there, my second round is going quite smoothly.
Here's what I do:
I only do the oil & foam cleanse at night, usually just water in the morning. With this routine I've actually been able to use a couple actives with no problems, mainly Stridex in the red box every other day at the beginning to calm my initial breakout.Another trick I use is I apply a thin layer of Prosacea to affected areas. You can get these two at a CVS or Walgreens. Also, I'm a picker and I found that if I pick and pop something, this routine plus a hydrocolloid bandage on top works miracles: the zit heals faster than it should on Accutane and the mark it leaves behind is gone/significantly faded within two weeks.
Results: Two months into accutane and my skin shows no signs of dryness. It stays hydrated all day so all I have to worry about is my chapped lips. My scars are fading at a phenomenal rate and I even glow a little from all the moisture. You may find it daunting at first, so maybe start out with the foam cleanser, the toner, the ceramide gel and the sunscreen. I'd also suggest going over to r/AsianBeauty and doing a search for dry, sensitive skin if you want more options.
I hope this helps and good luck! You'll look and feel amazing afterwards.
Edit: Supplements! I take fish oil, evening primrose oil and vitamin D.
for my Dexcom, I shave wherever I am placing it and don't need any adhesive for first 10-14 days. If sensor is still working, I use this OVER the sensor (cut a small square hole)
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Film-Dressing/dp/B001PLYV5I
Flexible fabric band-aids.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Flexible-Fabric-Adhesive-Bandages/dp/B00006IDL6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1458462698&sr=8-1&keywords=band-aid+flexible+fabric+100
I usually just grab them at the store, but ordering stuff is fun, isn’t it?
Here you go. It’s just Amazon, but I bet that’s a decent price.
Imagine if this was normal. People would be walking around with Handerpants and finger cots.
So I had quite a few problems with patches (they were still far superior to gel for me ... don't get me started about gel), BUT getting some sort of transparent dressing to put over the top solved all of them.... I use these (https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Tegaderm-Pack-100-Pieces/dp/B000O5YRPU). Makes the whole process much easier. I'd advise either shaving the part you are putting the patch on OR finding a part of your body free of hair (I use my hip and alternate sides)... Anyways best of luck!
Amazon has lots of options or you could make your own with witch hazel and cotton rounds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TM10YE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_xA5tzbA99G3GJ
YoyoExpert sells this stuff or you can go to a drugstore or supermarket and get the same/similar thing (in the first aid or weightlifting departments). It's just soft tape comes in versions with and without adhesive. It's commonly used for weightlifting. You could use cloth tape as well.
I use tegaderms (the 100 count box is the same price as the 50 on amazon.ca, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wDsXBb6KMKBZJ ) Those simpatches are just way too pricey.
I cut a circle of paper about the same size as the sensor, stick it in the middle of the tegaderm and put that on. If I need to replace the tegaderm it makes getting it off a lot easier, still got to be careful though and work it off slowly if you cut your cicle a bit small). Summer time, I usually end up using two or three tegaderms depending on how humid it is. And with weather like we have right now, I didn't need one at all. (I watch for the edges to start peeling and when they do, time to put a tegaderm over it.)
I now use http://www.goldbond.com/friction-defense.html since it is cheaper [a lot cheaper] than bodyglide.
I also use clear spot band aids http://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Brand-Adhesive-Bandages-50-Count/dp/B001E96LFY
Yeah, I can't find any Disney ones, either. Maybe clear ones and some stickers to go over them?
Also, since these are just for finger pricks, what about getting the regular Disney bandages and just cutting them in thirds and using the "ends" as 2 small bandages?
The spider veins aren't from taking estradiol sublingually. If you keep the same (or higher) dose with patches, you'll still see them.
My only issue with patches was getting them to stick (I've got oily skin) when I perspired. I wound up using things like this over them to keep them on and they are pretty obvious.
Since then (it's been a decade since I used patches), I found this that might work too. It tears very easily but sticks very well.
I got my micropore tape from amazon for 3 bucks
3M Micropore Tape 1530-1 (2... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNP8J4R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You might be imagining band-aids to be lighter than they actually are. They're not the color of white skin. This is the image of band-aids from Amazon (source) overlaid on top of a stock photo. Nobody that skin color would be called white.
Maybe they make lighter band-aids that do match white skin. But I've only ever seen that darker color.
Amazon link to tape
I was ready to return my Airpods as they wouldn't fit properly. I tried putting little circle cut outs of this tape on like I saw on a post here. Still not great. But doing it this way solved my problem. I can now run without them moving around or falling out.
> The bandaid on my palm kept coming off with typing so I needed to wear a glove to keep the bandaid in position
I had a similar injury/issue and had a lot of luck with these and these retaining adhesion as long as I thoroughly cleaned the area with an alcohol wipe first.
These are the patches I got and the Emla was ~$53 for 30ml at the Costco pharmacy... which is quite a but cheaper than at Shoppers Drug Mart. You have to ask the pharmacist for the cream, but no prescription is required. 😊
There's a 5% Lidocaine cream available on Anazon too, but I went with the Emla because the cost difference was minimal.
I use these. But I use the store brand because the Band Aid version stick too well.