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Reviewer: Dag, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had a biopsy on my breast in Dec., 2012. The surgeon put Mastisol on the site. I had huge blisters all along the inscision for two months, with skin sloughing off for weeks afterwards. This is a terrible product that should not be used.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had a mastectomy after dealing with a breast tissue infection for 5 months. The Dr used mastisol to hold the paper strips in place (I'm allergic to latex). After 2 days I developed an intense itch, which then developed into a rash with standing blisters.
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Reviewer: Sookie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had plastic surgery on my cheeks. The incision was covered with a mastisol tape. I developed a burning red rash and blisters. I was told I developed an allergic reaction to the mastisol, took benedryl. But it left brown marks on my cheek areas where the injection was so now I look like have a brown bags near my eyes. I have to use concealer to cover the damage. I refuse to see the plastic surg
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Reviewer: missmaryhere2, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This was used after my shoulder surgery 11\24\2015 to keep my steri strips on. By day 2 I was itching and developed a horrible itchy pus oozing rash that resembled a severe burn. Tried OTC cortizon cream and stayed on benedryl for 5days because it was thanksgiving weekend. Monday I emailed Dr. She called and informed me I am highly allergic to mastisol adhesive. Given script for strong steroi
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Reviewer: Mastisol Adhesive, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Severe Allergic reaction
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