Reviewer: bettebealey, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I also had a severe allergic reaction to Mastisol post-op which included a itchy red rash over the surgical site as well as my across my chest, blisters over the surgical site, seeping wounds and infection. I would HIGHLY encourage persons to have a small patch tested before a surgery requiring this medication. I recently had another out-patient procedure and the nurse (not aware of my allergy) ... Show Full Comment

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I also had a severe allergic reaction to Mastisol post-op which included a itchy red rash over the surgical site as well as my across my chest, blisters over the surgical site, seeping wounds and infection. I would HIGHLY encourage persons to have a small patch tested before a surgery requiring this medication. I recently had another out-patient procedure and the nurse (not aware of my allergy) put a 1/2 inch strip of Mastisol on the area where I had stitches. I caught her as she was putting it on and we immediately cleaned the site, but within hours I was fully broken out and spent nearly 3 weeks on steroids. This medication has serious side-effects for those with an allergy to it.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Have developed a red skin rash with blistering where Mastisol was applied, also itching and burning, heavyness in chest close to area where adhesives was applied.

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Have developed a red skin rash with blistering where Mastisol was applied, also itching and burning, heavyness in chest close to area where adhesives was applied.
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Reviewer: sadusseau, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This adhesive was used, without my prior knowledge, to adhere the steri-strips & tegaderm after a minor surgery on my thigh w/a 1-2 wk recovery cycle. What happened afterwards has turned into a MAJOR ordeal & has me still limping 2 1/2 wks after surgery with a prognosis of another 4-6 wks recovery. Like others, I developed a very red, angry looking rash everywhere that Mastisol was applied ... Show Full Comment

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This adhesive was used, without my prior knowledge, to adhere the steri-strips & tegaderm after a minor surgery on my thigh w/a 1-2 wk recovery cycle. What happened afterwards has turned into a MAJOR ordeal & has me still limping 2 1/2 wks after surgery with a prognosis of another 4-6 wks recovery. Like others, I developed a very red, angry looking rash everywhere that Mastisol was applied, even though I cleaned all adhesives off with alcohol within 1-2 days of surgery. 16 days later and it's still spreading and is now covering an area of about 12 inches circumference around my little 2-inch incision. Every day, the new bumps turn into hives and then a solid red patch by the end of the day. I look like I have some terrible disease but can't wear pants because of the swelling, stiffness, and itchiness. To add insult to injury, I developed an infection at the incision site within a few days of the surgery and had to have IV antibiotics. Since then, I have read on Mastisol's website that the product carries "no guarantee" of sterility. How in the world can someone sell this stuff in good faith AND how can doctors continue to use it on surgical sites with this kind of common reaction??
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Reviewer: Uncomfortable, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This was applied to my skin to secure steri-strips in place after a skin surgery on my back. This is the second severe allergic reaction I have had to this drug, hives, oozing, itching and severe discomfort for days! I used it a second time because my doctor didnt believe me that I was allergic to Mastisol when I told him about my previous experience. I would NOT use this product, it looks like I ... Show Full Comment

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This was applied to my skin to secure steri-strips in place after a skin surgery on my back. This is the second severe allergic reaction I have had to this drug, hives, oozing, itching and severe discomfort for days! I used it a second time because my doctor didnt believe me that I was allergic to Mastisol when I told him about my previous experience. I would NOT use this product, it looks like I have a second degree burn on my back and/or poison ivy.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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this adhesive was applied to my skin after surgery to hold on Steri strips. Severe allergic reaction, red blisters, that itched and spread all over my body. Very similar to poison oak... Lasted for days and caused major discomfort. Have recently discovered my allergy and would recommend doing a skin test before using.

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this adhesive was applied to my skin after surgery to hold on Steri strips. Severe allergic reaction, red blisters, that itched and spread all over my body. Very similar to poison oak... Lasted for days and caused major discomfort. Have recently discovered my allergy and would recommend doing a skin test before using.
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