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Skin Injuries - Maceration


Skin Injuries - Maceration Clinical Condition:
Maceration refers to skin changes seen when moisture is trapped against the skin for a prolonged period. The skin will turn white or gray, softens and wrinkles. Macerated skin is more permeable and prone to damage from friction and irritants.

Suggested Product Solutions:

Paper Tapes
3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape.
Soft Cloth Tapes
3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
Perforated Blend Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.

Paper Tapes

Paper Tapes

3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape.
  • Gentle to skin, conformable
  • Porous and highly breathable
  • Holds well on damp skin
  • Hypoallergenic and latex free

Soft Cloth Tapes

Soft Cloth Tapes

3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
  • Easy-tear perforated rolls or convenient pre-cut sizes
  • Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications.
  • Easy-tear perforated rolls with higher adhesion
  • Gentler, more breathable than standard Medipore tape
Both Medipore and Medipore H tapes provide:
  • Excellent cross and diagonal stretch
  • No paper liner on tape rolls
  • Hypoallergenic and latex free
  • Water resistant

Perforated Blend Tapes

Perforated Blend Tapes

3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.
  • Good initial and long-term adhesion
  • Holds well on damp or dry skin
  • Breathable to maintain skin integrity
  • Easy to handle with gloves
  • Hypoallergenic and latex free
  • Water resistant

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