I’m a 77-year-old woman who was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis about six months ago. I was in (mostly) and out of the hospital most of the first five months. I am now approved for outpatient plasmapheresis and have had several tunnel catheters installed within a short time, the last time because I cannot handle the severe itching I get from the dressings. They have tried as many different bandages they can come up with. All are equally dreadful on my sensitive skin. There are times I want to claw my skin off! I have spoken with doctors in the hospital, my primary care doctor, and my dermatologist. I am desperate. I keep getting warned about infections (one which I had last week ) and the danger of having to put too many tunnel catheters in, but no one has any solutions to offer. I am not supposed to use any topical solutions around the bandage where the itching is the worst. Is it possible that there is a prescription in pill form out there that could be used, or that an allergist could give shots? Thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated!
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Hives are raised, flat, red, and extremely itchy, like a bee sting. They can also hurt if there isn't room for the swelling; I've had them on the soles of my feet and it's like walking around with shoes full of quarters.
The Atarax does cause drowsiness, so it is good at bedtime, but not if you haven't taken it before and you need to drive.
I have also had some luck with topically applied Rhuli Gel, but it isn't good near broken skin and it does require repeated application.
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For my son, when he has had minor medical procedures, no adhesive can be used. Vet wrap is used to keep any gauze in place. I am sure it is not called vet wrap in the doctor's office, but it is far less expensive for the same product from a vet supply.
Have you asked about taking antihistamines?
https://www.amazon.com/Cavilon-Sting-Barrier-Alcohol-Sterile/dp/B004Q6T424/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=skin+barrier+film&linkCode=sl2&linkId=0415012c257432198df6dc7692820328&qid=1604437061&sr=8-6&tag=allergic-to-bandaids-20
or perhaps doing without tape altogether and using this
https://www.amazon.com/Medline-NONNET04-Tubular-Elastic-Stretch/dp/B003ZU9JY0/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=wound+stretch+tubular+band&linkCode=sl2&linkId=42bc837de1965aca92fbe8f9c5aa14e9&qid=1604437663&sr=8-7&tag=allergic-to-bandaids-20
The web does mention trying an antihistamine, but do ask your health team first!