Can anyone tell me what I can use as an adhesive remover, like a home remedy? Please help!
llynch4423
Jun 27, 2024 8:55 pm
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Mysterious Mose
Jun 27, 2024 10:00 pm
Have you tried a naked shower? That and Dial soap should do the trick. Or your favorite moisturizer-less soap.
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w30bob
Jun 28, 2024 5:08 am
Hi all,
Things like vegetable oil, mineral oil, canola oil, baby oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E oil are safe ways to remove adhesives, and things like rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover are a bit more aggressive... but only use those if your skin isn't broken. Just make sure to clean your skin with mild soap afterward to get off the residue from these things... or you'll have problems with adhesion of anything new.
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Past Member
Jun 28, 2024 7:48 am
Hi. Is medical adhesive remover spray not available in the States? It's cheap and easily available in the UK. Check out Salts Healthcare.
Dahlia
Jun 30, 2024 11:28 am
I order Hollister adhesive remover spray from Medical Monks (in the US) - my insurance doesn't cover it. It's not expensive and works so well! It saved my skin.
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