ZINC OXIDE TAPE is non-stretchy, has high tensile strength, strong adhesion and conforms to the skin. Because it doesn’t stretch, it is perfect for immobilising joints or creating changes in muscle, or joint position. IS ZINC OXIDE TAPE GOOD FOR BLISTERS? If the area to which the tape will be applied has body hair, it may be necessary to shave this area before application of the zinc oxide tape;

Non stretch sports tape is also perfect for foot taping, for example, preventing blisters and arch support taping for Plantar fasciitis. Tan Tape Wash or sterilise blade-handles and scull-grips before and after outings, particularly for club sculls. Look out for signs that someone else who has used them may have had a blister or cut. It’s all down to shoe choice – at least a thumbs width if not more in the end but NOT at the expense of a good fit on the heel, if you can’t get both move on.” Phase 2 actually requires draining and treating the blister, so your best bet is to take action before it gets to this point. Zinc oxide is a chemical compound of zinc and oxygen. It is often used in medicine for skin and wound treatment due to its antiseptic properties.

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However, we would recommend that anyone with an Elastoplast allergy trials a small test patch before using ZINC OXIDE TAPE as the skin sensitivity may disagree with any kind of adhesive against it. WHY DO FIGHTERS TAPE THIER FINGERS?

If you always develop blisters in the same place when running or hiking, pre-tape your feet with Leukotape P. Trim a strip with scissors by rounding the edges at the corners. This reduces the chance of catching a corner and bunching the tape or peeling it off on clothing. As a result it is more suited to withstand the demands of sport. Our ZINC OXIDE TAPE has been used by water sports athletes with great success. I’M ALLERGIC TO ELASTOPLAST, WILL I GET A REACTION TO ZINC OXIDE TAPE?Tearable. The bandage is dirt and water repellent with a high tensile strength, yet easy to tear by hand either lengthwise or crosswise for convenience, with no need to have scissors on hand. If you do have a bubbly blister, you will need to drain and treat it. Otherwise, your hot spot needs some sort of barrier to prevent the friction from worsening. Hikers use a variety of methods to act as a barrier - duct tape, moleskin and leukotape are the most common. Our ZINC OXIDE glues don’t contain any colophony or rosin, which are the normal irritants for anyone with an Elastoplast allergy. If you do get a blister, TRY to avoid popping it, at least until you can do it with a sterile needle and wash immediately. If it happens during an outing, it may well burst itself (and will hurt!) If your blister is painful and looks like it’s going to burst, you should take care of that issue before taping the area.