Old school thick and super sticky zinc oxide tape?

[Stew]

As a kid, zinc oxide tape was the sort of stuff that when it went on, it stayed on. Even when the tape came off, you were left with a sticky residue for a good while after. Proper coarse fabric to it.

Proper stuff!

These days it seems to be a weak version that doesn’t last. Or is it just that I can’t find it? I want something that lasts!

Any recommendations?

 

[Stew]

Or maybe I’m remembering just straight dressing tape/fabric roll?

Either way, I’ve not come across anything as good.

My need is to hold a dressing down on an ankle and not have it work loose after a few hours.

 

[Toots]

Zinc oxide tape isn't what it used to be as you say. We use Hypafix at work to hold all manner of dressings and pressure dressings on. It has a bit of stretch so is quite comfy too. Vet wrap (can't remember its name in people use!!) might help too?

 

[nigelp]

Try a long thin compression bandage.

 

[Broch]

If it's for your own, personal, use try vet-wrap (or cohesive bandage) - it's great stuff and I use it to hold dressings on both humans and animals

 

[Stew]

Wraps and compression won’t work for this one - I’ve tried!

I’ll give Hypafix a try!

 

[Toddy]

I'm allergic to the blasted stuff; it brings my skin up in seeping wet blisters.

However, Himself is fine with it.....and I bought a roll of 'elastoplast' in Home Bargains, got it home to discover that it was a roll of white zinc oxide tape. It had eventually to be soaked to get it off his shin, so I reckon it was pretty sticky.
Don't remember how much, but less than a couple of quid I reckon.
Worth a nosey along their shelf if you have one of the stores nearby.

Probably made in China

 

[Jared]

Tried tape intended for sports?

ZINC OXIDE TAPE - Ultimate support and protection for sport

Our Zinc Oxide Tape is made for the toughest taping jobs in sport. Great for protection and blister prevention. It's the go-to tape for support.

sporttape.co.uk

 

[dwardo]

I use this stuff to tape up my toes and finger. Survives 2 hours of of training without falling off. Its a bit like sniper tape though and sticks best to its self.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zinc-Oxide-Tearable-Sports-2-5cm/dp/B00BEVYCEY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1J1PMOVMZDT0X&dchild=1&keywords=zinc+oxide+tearable+sports+tape&qid=1630501724&sprefix=zinc+oxide+tear%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-5

 

[Big Si]

I have been using gaffa tape and sniper tape for years but I don't like cleaning it off with surgical spirit anymore. So I've started to use this stuff and it's nearly as good BUT it comes 0ff relatively cleanly!

Mefix Self - Adhesive Tape 10m - Water Vapour Permeable - Extensible & Comfortable 2.5cm x 10m - x1 : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

Mefix Self - Adhesive Tape 10m - Water Vapour Permeable - Extensible & Comfortable 2.5cm x 10m - x1 : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

www.amazon.co.uk

Si

 

[Macca.UK]

BSN Strapple Zinc Oxide Tape is what you seek!

 

[ranger85]

Yes i second the call for strappal tape!!

 

[Billy-o]

Leukotape, Stew, Leukotape!!! Amazing stuff. It don't come off.

 

[Stew]

I’m past worrying at the moment. My ankle is knackered - skin too thin - even removed skin with micro pore! I’m now holding dressings on with bandages or just socks over sudocreme.

 

[billycoen]

Leukotape, Stew, Leukotape!!! Amazing stuff

Second that..SWMBO was a paramedic and says it's good stuff.

 

[Nice65]

Mepore make some decent self adhesive dressings, I’ve had them stay on a hip incision for a week. Not sure putting Sudocreme on is good idea, and I’m certainly not in any position to offer medical advice, you need to get a face to face GP appt to try and find why it’s not healing mate.

 

[Billy-o]

What you done to yourself Stew?

 

[Stew]

What you done to yourself Stew?

I kicked a door many many years ago when I was annoyed that I had cut myself. I cut the cut stitched but the ankle inflammed and I suspect damage blood vessels. I've had progressing varicose veins in my right leg for over a decade. A few years back I burst a vein post surf while taking my wetsuit off so did see a Dr. They were not concerned. Then back in July this year I clipped the ankle again with my other foot while out on a run. A small cut that wouldn't heal and got progressively worse then better worse then better. Bashed again etc. I've seen a Dr but they just prescribed compression socks and dressings for the rest of my life.

Sudocrem is actually improving it out of anything else that I've tried. I think partly it's the occlusion side of it.

 

[Billy-o]

That sounds like a horrific pest, a permanently open wound like that, Stew. I use sudocrem to cure all ills, but I sometimes wonder what else it is suppressing. Just ordinary health paranoia, I think, and still, no ill-effects yet.

This just me being curious: has it kept bleeding; or, has it coagulated and just isn't healing? There might be some haemostatic options that you could explore with your GP teamed with some kind of cyanoacrylate second skin treatment.

Or this:

Onsight Rock Gym • Indoor Rock Climbing • Knoxville, TN-Climb On Lotion Bar vs. Rhino Repair Cream

www.onsightrockgym.com

 

[Toddy]

I have really thin extra sensitive skin. Dermatic urticaria is a bit of a beggar to be honest.

If I blister and it tears, then I cover it with the biggest hydrocolloidal plaster I can find, and just leave it alone.
They stay on through multiple showers, etc., and by the time they're ready to just come off, the skin beneath has healed beautifully.
No irritation, no infection, no inflammation.

The biggest ones I have were meant for the folks who do long distance walks or kayaking.
The fibreglass of the canoe insides can rub against the ankles and leave them raw, irritated, etc., so these plasters are a godsend.

Might be worth trying.