Do you apply these directly to the skin or do you put a gause pad under? My skin tears easily. Are they hard to remove?
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Apply directly to skin after cleaning. It'll feel like breathable Saran Wrap, it's about that thick. They are easy to remove if everything is moist underneath but when your skin is almost healed they can stick a bit.
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I wear a pain patch, and I put the tegaderm over the patch. It sticks for atleast a good 7 days or longer. They aren't hard to remove at all, and they don't rip your skin. The first week I wore them the edges kinda irritated my skin, but then it got use to it and I haven't had an issue since. I've been using this same box for a year now. I work in a hospital and we use the same brand. It pretty much rolls off when you're ready to remove it! Goodluck!
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No they are not hard to remove at all. Depending on what you're covering if an open wound then a gauze pad, if using to cover a healing area or sensitive area it can go directly on the skin. It also stays on in water, if showering or bathing.
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They stick directly to the skin with no gauze. The very edges are the only parts that stick to your skin the inside is just clear plastic. This creates a "pocket" over your injury that creates a seal from elements. They are meant to stay on for several days and do stick very strongly through a few days of showering. When they come off though they are pretty easy to remove due the little overall sticky area.
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Also I cover the Tegaderm with gauze etc to pad the wounded area as well as to protect the Tegaderm. Your clothes will just pull Tegaderm off if you don't protect it.
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Very easy - they're made of durable acrylic so as long as you're not using something noteworthy for its harshness, you'll be fine. Anything like vinegar/water (or any of the "green" cleaners, hand soap, GlassPlus/Windex, etc will be fine! In fact, unless something is very messy, just a paper towel will probably work in most situations! Enjoy!
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I've never experience that! You could try cutting them in half. I also use magnesium oil, you just spray it on your skin. I've read that it's absorbed better and more fully trans-dermally (through the skin).
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same here! :-( My eyelash curler has the same problem!! WTH?? they wont stay put no matter how much I try to push it down and make them stay!! I can't carry it in my make-up bag because the pads fall off >:-( I already lost 3 pads and I only had this product for 2 weeks!
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I found that if the pads are not making sticking great you get a shock. When that starts I usually tape them down with medical tape (I use the type for sensitive skin). This has caused me to look for better pads. I found healthmateforever are better than no name
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I'm not 100% sure because I have never tried to remove them (they're just so cute!) but they seem to be easy to remove from how they look. Also, they were super easy to put on so I don't see why you'd have any trouble or anything. The information said no residue would be left so I'd just go by that!
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I have fibro. They're individually packaged (one pair per packet) so I usually rip the bag open with my teeth, then I squish each one and stuff it in my ear, hold it there until it swells back up, then repeat the process with the other one. Even on really bad days it takes me no more than 45 seconds. Taking them out is instantaneous.
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You could tear it by hand, but as it is double sided and sticky, skin oils would decrease its adhering ability. I also would tear at all kinds of angles. So I use a sharp scissor to cut it to the exact shape I want.
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Suction holds them on.. it can be hard to get the hang of at first but then it's easy. Putting moisturizer on helps and vaseline works even better. I would recommend against the foam rings. I bought them and found them to be useless and just get in the way.
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They recomend using their rose water,which does not work either!, i just threw them away and went back to using skin peels,which are very effective. I go to skinpeel.com.
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Christopher, I use the Tegaderm as a cover over a non-stick gauze pad. I have found them very easy to use and since I'm allergic to adhesives it makes it much easier for me.
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I just apply it with either a cotton ball or a piece of gauze. Any way that you can apply it and get it on somewhat evenly is good. You will feel it begin to work as soon as it gets on your skin.
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I'm male, and I use an epilator EVERYwhere except a small patch above my *WHEE!* and my face. The trick is to pull the skin tight when you go over it. I use it on my legs, butt (including between teh cheeks), taint, scrotum, belly, chest, underarms. None of that actually hurts, believe it or not. The place I have to stay away from is just above the base of my penis (on the top/belly). Now there it HURTS! Everywhere else, though, is no problem at all; especially if you're used to using one. Its also a lot easier if you trim those hairs down a bit first. When they are long, it does hurt a bit. Hope this helps! I'm male, and I use an epilator EVERYwhere except a small patch above my *WHEE!* and my face. The trick is to pull the skin tight when you go over it. I use it on my legs, butt (including between teh cheeks), taint, scrotum, belly, chest, underarms. None of that actually hurts, believe it or not. The place I have to stay away from is just above the base of my penis (on the top/belly). Now there it HURTS! Everywhere else, though, is no problem at all; especially if you're used to using one. Its also a lot easier if you trim those hairs down a bit first. When they are long, it does hurt a... » Read More I'm male, and I use an epilator EVERYwhere except a small patch above my *WHEE!* and my face. The trick is to pull the skin tight when you go over it. I use it on my legs, butt (including between teh cheeks), taint, scrotum, belly, chest, underarms. None of that actually hurts, believe it or not. The place I have to stay away from is just above the base of my penis (on the top/belly). Now there it HURTS! Everywhere else, though, is no problem at all; especially if you're used to using one. Its also a lot easier if you trim those hairs down a bit first. When they are long, it does hurt a bit. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The instructions recommend that only minimal or no lotion be applied during the peeling process. If the skin on your feet become too dry the instructions recommend a small amount of moisturizer can be applied with care not to forcibly remove dead skin, but let them peel naturally. During the peeling process, I found it difficult to apply a moisturizer due to the amount of skin that peels off. You can expect lots of peeling to occur. It isn't painful, but literally there is a layer of skin that peels from the feet. It is amazing. I love using the product. It is great.
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Hi, Michelle. I am NOT a doctor nor medical professional of any kind. I am simply sharing my experiences with skin tags. I have found two things that removed my skin tags. One is to use an item for freezing warts. The trick is to grab the skin tag by it's end and gently stretch it away from the skin. At the narrowest point of the stretch, apply the freezing. I used two doses, and it worked, the tag fell off a few days later. It left behind a very small, minor discoloration. The other method is to again gently stretch the tag away from the skin and have someone else tie a thin string (or a thread) around it at it's narrowest part (double or triple knot it). They must tie it quite tightly or it won't work (this can be tricky). THIS WILL HURT for a few minutes. After a few days the tag turns black and falls off. Only once did this method leave behind a small "spot." Good luck!
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It is really important to apply it to the skin, wait for it to dry a bit, THEN attach the CGM. We only use the skin tac after the CGM has started to peel. It saves us a couple days, at best.
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They're okay....It's not so easy to remove that they peel off by themselves and not so hard to remove that it peels off the paper they're stuck on. I'm use them on skin product packages and I've never had any issues.