Smith+Nephew SKIN-PREP◊ Wipes, Protective Dressing Wipes, Skin Barrier Film, Contains Alcohol, Box of 50

I am allergic to adhesives and have to use a glucose monitor. This helps keep my skin from breaking out and it also helps with removing the glucose monitor when it is time. It creates a barrier between your skin and the adhesive and works like a charm!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THESE IF YOU ARE PRONE TO SKIN IRRATATION FROM CONSTANTLY CHANGING YOUR PUMP AND DEXCOM SITES. WITH A T1D CHILD SHE CHANGES HER PUMP EVERY 3 DAYS AND HER DEXCOM EVERY 2 WEEKS. THESE MAKE IT EASY TO REMOVE THE OLD WITHOUT CAUSING A RASH. LOVE THEM AND AM ALWAYS BUYING THEM SEEINGS INSURANCE DOESNT COVER THEM. THE PRICE IS RE4ASONABLE AND I HOPE IT STAYS AT THIS PRICE!! THANK YOU TO THE SELLER OF THE PRODUCT. IT DOESN'T ARRIVE AS FAST AS I WOULD LIKE THAT'S THE ONLY C/O I HAVE. OTHER THAN THAT 5 STARS!!

These work! I recommended to my Doctor. Prevented skin irration having to wear cardio monitor for 10 days.

Definitely helps make sure the adhesive sticks without lapse in film. In my case, tegaderm over my CGM.

After using so-called hypoallergenic paper tape for weeks on very sensitive skin, I was getting skin abrasions whenever I would remove it. I bought some other skin prep wipes through a home health company online, but they didn't create much of a barrier and I was still experiencing skin irritation. Someone recommended these wipes on a support group online and I found that they work much better. The only thing is that they contain alcohol so you have to make sure to avoid any skin that is already irritated or it will BURN! However, the tape sticks much better and I am able to remove it without tearing my skin off.PROS: Tape adheres to skin better, forms protective barrier on sensitive skin, allows for tape removal without creating skin abrasions, easy to use because it's in a wipeCONS: I find that I have to use gloves or keep the wrapper around the wipe because the barrier is very tacky and will stick to fingers, shouldn't use on already abraded skin due to alcohol content, can be difficult to remove barrier (even with soap and water)

Exactly as described..needed for private-duty patient. Been using product for years.....great product!

A must have for any CGM wearer who has trouble with their CGM's staying put. This product helps to make your skin "tacky" for a better application of your CGM.

EDIT: I tried putting this under my patch to prevent the nasty rash I get from the adhesive. I can’t recommend it. I change my patches every three days and on that third day I really start having a lot of pain because the medication is wearing off. Usually, it’s only an hour or so after I place a new patch before my pain is gone. When I changed my patch this time I had a rash under it again. I usually place my patch, then apply this skin protectant around the patch. This time I applied it to the entire area and then placed the patch. I was in horrible pain that evening and I’m sure it’s because the solution prevented the medication from absorbing into my skin. I still swear by this product to keep the clear bandage in place for days. It works better than anything I’ve ever found.I ordered this product because I was tired of using sticky, messy benzoine swabs to keep my medication patches from falling off before their time and being wasted. I have tried every combination of everything to try to keep them on including duct tape (really!) I didn’t know if these would work as they are described as skin protector, but I thought why not. They are SO good. They hold my transparent bandage on over my patch so well that I have to pick at a corner to peel it off. It lasts the full three days, even through showers. Non-staining and clear, it goes on easily and there’s plenty on each swab. I use these clear bandages to go with them and they work really well to keep the patch secure and avoid waste: 150 Pieces Stretch Adhesive Bandages Transparent Film Dressing Bandages Waterproof Adhesive Bandages (3.1 x 3.1 Inch) I wish I knew whether I can use this skin prep under my patch to avoid the nasty rash I get from the adhesive without affecting the medication absorption.