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Plasters that actually stick!

(11 Posts)
Luckygirl Wed 13-Dec-17 17:15:06

In the winter I am always using plasters to cover up the broken skin from the eczema and cracks that appear on my hands - but none of them last very long - they just fall of!!

Any recommendations?

tanith Wed 13-Dec-17 17:33:51

I always use stretchy fabric ones they last longer but once they get wet it's only a matter of time.

Welshwife Wed 13-Dec-17 17:39:04

Another vote for the stretchy ones - I use Elastoplast as find those last longer. The waterproof ones I find useless.

Wheniwasyourage Wed 13-Dec-17 17:42:21

I got some Elastoplast ones a couple of years ago which said that they had extra strength stick, and they did. Don't have the box any more, I don't think though. I'll have a look at the back of the drawer later, but going out soon!

harrigran Wed 13-Dec-17 17:46:35

I am sporting Disney princess plaster at present, made by elastoplast, and ig is doing very well.

Luckygirl Wed 13-Dec-17 18:09:30

I will look into getting some Elastoplast - Disney even! Thanks folks.

Fennel Wed 13-Dec-17 18:13:22

Hydrocellular plasters stick well. They're more expensive, but you can leave them on for days.

annodomini Wed 13-Dec-17 19:36:48

My physio recommended using blister plasters on cuts and grazes because they aid healing and stay on for several days. They are more expensive but so much more durable. Compeed is the best known brand but others are available and cheaper.

Wheniwasyourage Fri 15-Dec-17 16:25:12

Found them! they are Elastoplast Aqua Protect which are 100% waterproof and, according to the box, have 'extra strong adhesion'. Which they do. I bet they have stopped making them though, as that always seems to happen when something is really good hmm . I used to like the ones which were shaped to go over a finger joint as they were also good for hacks on finger ends, but I haven't found them for ages.

M0nica Fri 15-Dec-17 17:47:35

The more they stick the more they hurt when you take them off!!

harrigran Fri 15-Dec-17 18:45:30

You can buy spray adhesive remover, I use it for my ostomy bags and come in handy for whiney GC who don't like the plasters ripped off.