Possible medical adhesive a..

Due to a chronic back condition I was prescribed a fentanyl patch. I wore it for a couple days then the area beneath it became welted and irritated. The second one had the same effect in just a few hours. I recently had surgery, now every time I dress the incision I have a reaction to where the adhesive touches the skin for any length of time. I have never had this problem until the duragesic patch. I have tried several types of medical adhesives and all seem to have the same effect. For example I removed some of the tape around 30 hours ago and it is still welted and itching and in a place or two burns. Does anyone have an idea what I might do about this and/or an alternative for holding on the dressing as this is the most irritating thing I can imagine. I have tried washing the area with alcohol to remove the adhesive and a cortisone cream for the irritation and nothing seems to work. Any help would be appreciated more than you know.

Yes, it is possible to have an allergy to adhesives. This may be less of a problem once you stop adding to the problem with more adhesives. Talk to your doctor; there are alternatives.

Is this as a result of the tape or the adhesive? You should probably try a hypoallergenic tape if you still need the dressings. As for the patch, well thats a head scratcher. You will want to see the doctor about the patch. Dont stop using it, though. You wont feel the effects for 3 days after you stop. Perhaps some oral pain meds are in order? Good Luck