Re:Dylan and Duragesic and skin irritation

[Guest guest]

Hi Cindy,

Irritation from either dosages of the Duragesic patch made me quite

miserable. The burn to my skin that the adhesive caused under the patch

after only a day of wearing it was nothing short of remarkable. Also, the

skin around the outer edges of the patch turned into a very irritated,

burning, raised, sore square welt.

After removing the patch from a location the only thing that gave me any

relief from the burning itch was Hydrocortisone HC2 5%PWD ointment, applied

sparingly several times a day.

" What I was doing wrong before applying the patch "

I read that the surface of the skin must be clean and dry. So, before

applying a new patch, I was cleaning the area of skin briskly where the

patch would be applied with a washcloth and soapy hot water, or would use a

cotton ball soaked in Isopropyl Alcohol 99% U.S.P. to swab down the area.

After I would rub down the area with either method, I let the skin

completely dry and would apply the new patch, only to have a nasty rash

start almost immediately.

Then I read the smallest of the small print from the insert inside the box:

[ " Do not put the patch on skin that is excessively oily, burned, broken out,

cut, irritated or damaged in any way. If you need to clean the skin where

the patch will be applied, use ONLY clear water. Soaps, oils, lotions,

alcohol or other products may irritate the skin under the patch. " ]

The pharmacist also told me that when cleansing the area, I should not rub

the area briskly, but to only dab it gently with water and a soft cloth, let

the area dry, and apply.

So, I quit using soap and hot water, or Alcohol, or rubbing the area too

roughly with a washcloth, and started using only cold tap water with a more

gentle approach with the washcloth, and the irritation reduced itself by

75-85%. I think the trick is to make the area clean, then let it dry, but

not to cause small micro tears in the skin by being too rough when washing

with a cloth, or else that adhesive from the patch gets under the top layers

of epidermal and really irritates - causing almost as much irritation as my

new upstairs neighbors are causing me right at this moment.

p.s. Has anyone a smart cure for inconsiderate neighbors? I've sold my

shotgun...bugger!

J:O)hn

[Guest guest]

Hi Cindy,

Irritation from either dosages of the Duragesic patch made me quite

miserable. The burn to my skin that the adhesive caused under the patch

after only a day of wearing it was nothing short of remarkable. Also, the

skin around the outer edges of the patch turned into a very irritated,

burning, raised, sore square welt.

After removing the patch from a location the only thing that gave me any

relief from the burning itch was Hydrocortisone HC2 5%PWD ointment, applied

sparingly several times a day.

" What I was doing wrong before applying the patch "

I read that the surface of the skin must be clean and dry. So, before

applying a new patch, I was cleaning the area of skin briskly where the

patch would be applied with a washcloth and soapy hot water, or would use a

cotton ball soaked in Isopropyl Alcohol 99% U.S.P. to swab down the area.

After I would rub down the area with either method, I let the skin

completely dry and would apply the new patch, only to have a nasty rash

start almost immediately.

Then I read the smallest of the small print from the insert inside the box:

[ " Do not put the patch on skin that is excessively oily, burned, broken out,

cut, irritated or damaged in any way. If you need to clean the skin where

the patch will be applied, use ONLY clear water. Soaps, oils, lotions,

alcohol or other products may irritate the skin under the patch. " ]

The pharmacist also told me that when cleansing the area, I should not rub

the area briskly, but to only dab it gently with water and a soft cloth, let

the area dry, and apply.

So, I quit using soap and hot water, or Alcohol, or rubbing the area too

roughly with a washcloth, and started using only cold tap water with a more

gentle approach with the washcloth, and the irritation reduced itself by

75-85%. I think the trick is to make the area clean, then let it dry, but

not to cause small micro tears in the skin by being too rough when washing

with a cloth, or else that adhesive from the patch gets under the top layers

of epidermal and really irritates - causing almost as much irritation as my

new upstairs neighbors are causing me right at this moment.

p.s. Has anyone a smart cure for inconsiderate neighbors? I've sold my

shotgun...bugger!

J:O)hn

[Guest guest]

Hi Cindy,

Irritation from either dosages of the Duragesic patch made me quite

miserable. The burn to my skin that the adhesive caused under the patch

after only a day of wearing it was nothing short of remarkable. Also, the

skin around the outer edges of the patch turned into a very irritated,

burning, raised, sore square welt.

After removing the patch from a location the only thing that gave me any

relief from the burning itch was Hydrocortisone HC2 5%PWD ointment, applied

sparingly several times a day.

" What I was doing wrong before applying the patch "

I read that the surface of the skin must be clean and dry. So, before

applying a new patch, I was cleaning the area of skin briskly where the

patch would be applied with a washcloth and soapy hot water, or would use a

cotton ball soaked in Isopropyl Alcohol 99% U.S.P. to swab down the area.

After I would rub down the area with either method, I let the skin

completely dry and would apply the new patch, only to have a nasty rash

start almost immediately.

Then I read the smallest of the small print from the insert inside the box:

[ " Do not put the patch on skin that is excessively oily, burned, broken out,

cut, irritated or damaged in any way. If you need to clean the skin where

the patch will be applied, use ONLY clear water. Soaps, oils, lotions,

alcohol or other products may irritate the skin under the patch. " ]

The pharmacist also told me that when cleansing the area, I should not rub

the area briskly, but to only dab it gently with water and a soft cloth, let

the area dry, and apply.

So, I quit using soap and hot water, or Alcohol, or rubbing the area too

roughly with a washcloth, and started using only cold tap water with a more

gentle approach with the washcloth, and the irritation reduced itself by

75-85%. I think the trick is to make the area clean, then let it dry, but

not to cause small micro tears in the skin by being too rough when washing

with a cloth, or else that adhesive from the patch gets under the top layers

of epidermal and really irritates - causing almost as much irritation as my

new upstairs neighbors are causing me right at this moment.

p.s. Has anyone a smart cure for inconsiderate neighbors? I've sold my

shotgun...bugger!

J:O)hn

[Guest guest]

> p.s. Has anyone a smart cure for inconsiderate neighbors? I've sold

my

> shotgun...bugger!

Hi ,

I'm sorry I don't have a cure for you, but I just had to let you know

that you made me giggle and I really needed that today!!! I wish I

could return the favor for you!

Love Lana