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Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - clownbell - 03-03-2022
The BSN cover-roll tape works very well for me, keeps my mouth from opening during sleep. However, it is tough on my 76-year-old skin. Although there has not been any bleeding, it feels like a layer of skin is being removed when I remove the tape. Does anyone have a suggestion for removing while being gentle on the skin?
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - Deborah K. - 03-04-2022
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJDXT2T?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
The above is the tape I use. It is super easy to remove and never hurts at all. It can be removed and placed differently, and can actually be used for several days at a time. I like it quite well.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - clownbell - 03-05-2022
Thanks Deborah K. I have tried the MedVance tape and like it. The only thing is that it is more expensive than the BSN cover-roll tape. So I was hoping to save a little by using BSN, however will do so only if I find a way to remove without taking skin off. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - Deborah K. - 03-05-2022
Yeah, it is expensive, but since I can use the same piece usually for four days I guess I don't think the cost is too bad.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - SleeplessinPgh - 03-05-2022
Clownbell, I hear you. I'm 71, and removing the cover roll tape feels like I'm peeling off a layer of skin. I have found that applying lotion over the tape softens it and makes it easier to remove. I've also had success using a gentle skin cleanser. Lotion or cleanser both take longer than simply pulling the tape off, but it makes the process much less painful. Best of luck to you.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - clownbell - 03-05-2022
@ SleeplessinPgh- A mere child at age 71. Aah to be young again.
Seriously, I will try those strategies. Thank you.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - SleeplessinPgh - 03-05-2022
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - edfreeman - 03-05-2022
Cavilon durable barrier cream will help protect the skin from irritation, I use a small dab to spread thinly in the area covered by the tape every night. Doesn't take much.
Peeling the tape off across the face, ie - side to side, with the other hand holding the face "tight" should help. Don't pull the tape away from the face, pull it across the face.
RE: Cover Roll Tape - how to remove? - Moemah123 - 03-06-2022
If you would like to use this tape, I haven't tried deborahs but I found this one sticky enough. I actually did peel my lips off with this thing it went bloody. After it recovered I went back to it and when I wake up if it is not loose, I usually stick my tongue out and lick my lips that way separating tape from my mouth by adding moisture to glue, that makes it easier to remove. Sometimes I also intentionally wet it with water and repeat the tongue process around lips until I feel it's ready to remove from lips. Takes me less than a minute