Take the "Ouch" Out of Tape Removal

ARTHUR F. GREENWALD, MD
Palm Spring, Calif 


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For pain-free removal of adhesive tape, lift one edge of the tape a little, then push away the underlying skin. Repeat this 2-step process until all the tape has come away.

Adhesive tape sticks stronger and longer if the healthy skin to which it is applied is lightly painted with compound tincture of benzoin first.  ■