How long can plaster last? How long can plaster last?

Plaster is a traditional medicine, and many people have applied it. How long shall I introduce you to the following plaster? How long can plaster last?

How long can plaster last?

After sticking the plaster for 8- 12 hours, it is best to tear it off.

Because during this time, the skin has absorbed the effective components of the plaster, if it is torn off after a period of delay, it will increase the burden on the skin, hinder the permeability of pores, hinder the discharge of sweat, and even cause local dermatitis.

Correct sticking method of plaster

Disinfect the swollen parts with 80% alcohol or wipe them with ginger; If there is a wound, you can wash the pus with diluted potassium permanganate solution and dry it as much as possible. Then spread the converted plaster and put it on a small fire to dry. Sometimes, according to the needs of the disease, some powder is evenly sprinkled on the dry plaster, and then repeatedly folded to spread the plaster so that the powder can be mixed into it to play a better role. If the affected area itches, you need to massage outside the plaster. If it doesn't work, you can remove the plaster, wipe it with an alcohol cotton ball, and then heat and paste it. If there is pus in the affected area, some gauze can be added to the surface of the plaster, or a small hole can be sandwiched in the paper of the plaster, so that the hole can be applied to the wound to discharge pus. For people who have suffered from erosion, persistent pain or blisters, they can be treated with plaster, or take out plaster, disinfect it with alcohol, then apply mercuric chloride and wrap it with gauze. When sticking a rubber plaster, such as Shangshi Zhitong Plaster and Xiaoyan Zhitong Plaster, first wipe the affected area with an alcohol cotton ball and tear off the film on the plaster. However, if skin erosion, trauma combined with infection, it is not suitable for sticking. Plasters often contain aromatic components, so pregnant women should use them with caution, especially on the umbilicus, waist and abdomen. It is also not suitable for people with allergic skin. During plastering, you should avoid eating cold food. Unused plasters can be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent them from melting in summer or being eaten by insects.

How to tear plaster innocently?

Shave before putting on the plaster.

When sticking plaster, shave off your hair or try to avoid places with too much hair, otherwise it won't stick, and it will hurt if you tear it off. When shaving, the scope is slightly larger than the plaster. Shave off your hair gently to avoid damaging your skin.

Tear along the hair

If your hair is long, hold down the root when tearing it, so that it won't hurt to tear it bit by bit along the hair, or just sacrifice a little hair and cut it off.

Use baby oil

Dip a clean cotton swab in baby oil, and gently rub it on the part where the plaster touches the skin, so that the plaster will fall off very easily, and it will fall off very cleanly without leaving any traces. So why is this method so effective? The reason is that the plaster itself has many small holes, and the role of baby oil is to create a certain gap between the skin and the plaster, so that the adhesion is much smaller. However, users should be reminded that if there is no baby oil, you can choose to use other oils, but you can't use salad oil, because salad oil is bad for people's health.

Can pregnant women put on plasters?

Pregnant women should use ointment with caution.

Expectant mothers should try not to use plasters during pregnancy, because most plasters contain irritating ingredients such as borneol and musk. It will be bad for pregnancy. If you must use plaster, you should use it under the guidance of a doctor and choose the category suitable for pregnant women. If it is an ointment containing musk, it must not be pasted. In traditional Chinese medicine, musk can cause miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women. General plasters will indicate that pregnant women are prohibited, and general plasters contain lead. Long-term paste will cause lead poisoning in human body, and pregnant women will cause fetal malformation. If the pregnant mother doesn't need it very much, it's best not to apply ointment, and don't apply some ointment casually.