Johnson & Johnson Paper Tape: Non-Irritating, Easy To Use & Great For Kids Sensitive Skin!
Written: Jan 06 '05
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Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use, doesn't shred skin when removed, nice dispenser.
Cons: Not as adhesive as standard first aid tape.
The Bottom Line: Save your skin and your sanity! Use J&J's Non-Irritating Paper Tape for your first aid needs.
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| Freak369's Full Review: Johnson & Johnson Non-Irritating Paper Tape with D... |
Recently my son was involved in a car accident that left him in the hospital with some extensive injuries. He was struck by a drunk driver and went through the windshield of the vehicle; his shoulders received most of the damage from glass and metal and thankfully the hospital he was transported to was one that believed in using only the best products for treating patients entrusted in their care. His dressings needed to be changed often to prevent infection and to allow the doctors and nurses to check on how the healing process was going. Needless to say, his skin was taking a real beating; when I came home to finalize some legal issues with selling one house and buying another I stocked up on Johnson & Johnson's Non-Irritating Paper Tape to take back with me. This was something that I had used myself many times when I had cuts or injuries and couldn't bring myself to rip off the standard adhesive type tape when it came time to take a shower or change the dressing. The hospital did have a paper tape but it was almost useless; not even five minutes after they would apply it, it would start to wrinkle and peel off. They looked at me a little funny at the airport when they rifled through my bags but when I explained the situation to them they were more than sympathetic and didn't question me about the other medical supplies that I picked up for my sons care.
Johnson & Johnson Non-Irritating Paper Tape
I guess this is the type of product that people are unaware of until they find themselves injured or needing a type of tape that won't "stick" to skin. Yes, it does stick to skin but the adhesive that is used is milder and the paper portion allows adequate ventilation to the underlying skin surface. So what's the reason that someone would want to purchase this? Plain and simple. To almost eliminate the pain and discomfort that comes with having to remove standard adhesive tape from a wound. The area is stressed enough as it is, who needed a few layers of skin taken off, redness and the possibility of stretching out a forming scab? When I slipped and fell a year or so ago and tore up both of my knees it was sheer hell to try and find a tape that would allow me to be mobile without the tape puckering and the bandage falling off. I used the Johnson & Johnson Paper tape instead of the standard first aid tape because I knew that I'd be changing it frequently and it would give me the same type of holding power for an hour or so when I was and walking around. I figured I'd rather go through a few rolls of this tape and have to rebandage the area several times than to have to fight with adhesive tapes that would eventually end up ripping my skin open or leaving behind a mound of glue on the skin.
So are there any bad points to this? Well, if you have a very wet wound, an injury that is weeping [like poison ivy or poison oak] or you are covering a larger area this might not be the best pick for you. This works best with gauze pads up to six inches wide, any larger than that and you are going to have to use several strips to keep it in place. Then you also run the risk of having the ends pucker when you move around; if you don't plan on being mobile then by all mean, got for the paper tape but if you are going to be up and moving around an adhesive might be a better pick. If you are using a very loosely weave gauze or dressing then paper tape is the only way to go; if you tried to use first aid tape on this type of dressing you'd go through the roof when it was removed since it will attach to the individual threads and then to your skin.
How To Use This Product
You can use this as you would any other type of adhesive first aid tape. Since this comes in a half inch and inch sized width you can have a little more control over the area you are covering or bandaging without having to trim or cut the tape. This rips easily so scissors aren't a necessity but resist the urge to rip this with your teeth since the saliva from it could start to break down the paper backing of it not to mention the germs that may come in contact with the tape. You may need to press this on a with a little more force than regular adhesive tape but once you use it a few times you'll settle into a routine that suits you best. I used this on my knees, calves, around my toes and under my arm and had no real problem getting the tape off the roll, getting it to stick to the bandage or having it not work properly.
Things To Know
• This is a latex free product so those who are sensitive to latex products or have allergies to it can use this without worrying about further agitating and already sensitive area. It is also hypoallergenic for those with sensitive skin, the elderly who have skin conditions or those who are diabetic and require a type of tape that won’t inflame sensitive skin on the feet or toes.
• You will want to keep this away from moisture and wet areas, this doesn't hold up as well as standard adhesive tape if it gets damp so try storing it in a plastic bag after you take it out of the pack. If sterility is a concern then you will want to go for the smaller packs of the paper tape that can be pitched after a single use.
• If you are planning on getting a tattoo you might want to pick up a roll of this to take along with you. Your skin is already going to be sensitive from the tattoo gun so you might was well try to pamper it a little when you get your bandage or covering on it. Make sure you leave it in the package so the tattoo artist will know that it is still sterile and safe to use. Since you may need to change the dressing on it a few times hold on to the roll and use it as needed.
The Bottom Line
While this might be seen as a waste of money to some people ask anyone that has sensitive skin or needs to change a bandage several times a day and they will say that this is worth its weight in gold. I just spoke with my son on the phone and he is in a much better mood now that the nurses have started using the tape that I brought with me to use on his wounds. If you find yourself in the same situation I was in and someone you care about is needlessly suffering because of adhesive tape, suggest that they use paper tape and if they refuse, push the issue with the doctor. Unless there is some medical necessity that requires them to use the strong adhesive types of tape, they should have no problem asking to have this used as a replacement.
As always, thanks for the read!
~^V^~ Freak ~^V^~
© 2005 Freak369
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