Rash from band-aids?

[jamiesmom]

I got my 1 year old son three vaccinations and a blood test last week. He ripped the band-aids off of the places where he got the sticks and I put new ones on. He ripped those off, too, so I just left them off. He got rashes on all four places where there were band-aids. I just checked the boxes of the band-aids I put on him and they have latex in them. Could he have a latex allergy? He didn't have any hives, just a red rash that didn't go away completely when I gave him Zyrtec.

[mtnmama1]

It's more likely to be a reaction to the adhesive. My DD couldn't use bandaids until she was 2 without getting a rash and I was told it wasn't uncommon. Even now she only uses the cheaper generic ones because the adhesive isn't as sticky.

[jamiesmom]

So should I get him tested for this, too? He's allergic to eggs and dairy, as well. Ugh. Just one more allergy to deal with, I guess.

[MommaC]

I'm allergic to the sticky stuff. When my allergist tested me, I believe the print-out said "formaldehyde resin". I think if it was the latex, the reaction would have been a bit different (but I'm DEFINITELY no expert on this!).

[mtnmama1]

Personally I didn't think it was worth testing, I just didn't use bandaids.

[craftyashley]

I don't know if it's an allergy- or more like a sensitivity. My girls get a rash with prolonged exposure of a bandaid. Anything over one day- changing them, etc. They get a rash in the form of the bandaid. It doesn't seem to bother them. So if I absolutely have to use a bandaid, I let it air every other day. Perhaps try new-skin? At least it will keep the area relatively clean.

[brayden2006]

Im very allergic to bandaids with latex! I get a rash where the bandaids are placed. I have to use gloves at work too, and Im allergic to the latex ones... I use latex free gloves and bandaids.... and the good thing about them is.... they are harder to pull off!!!!
I would tell your doctor about the rash... cause some people are HIGHLY allergic and they cannot even have a doctor wear latex gloves when they get exams, or at any doctor visits!!!

[craftyashley]

The bandaids I use don't have latex- I think she stated that she checked for latex too.