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6 Month band aid marks

About 4-6 months ago i went to my doctor for a tetnus, meningitus, and flu shots (i know i spelled those wrong.) they put bandaids over the sites of the shots, and i took them off about an hour later. a couple weeks ago a friend of mine commented that the marks where the band aidswere, were still there. the skin there the non-adhesive part was is normal, but the areas where the adhesive parts were are pale white. and you can see a perfect outline of 2 bandaids, one on top of the other.
pictures can be provided. theres no pain or irritation. i havent gone to my doctor about it. And if its relevent, im a very active martial artist and work out 6 days a week.
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I have the same problem  and l now ask my provider to use the clear light bandaid
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This same thing happens to me. I’ve had my flu shot bandaid mark for 7 months now. My allergist said not an allergy as wasn’t red/raised/itchy. Likely skin bleaching/hypopigmentation from adhesive in bandaid tape. Nothing to do with how tightly it is applied. Haven’t found anything that resolves it however
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I’ve had this happen to me too, and the longest I’ve had one was over a year. My advice is wash and moisturize it until the color comes back, and next time keep the bandaid less tight and on for less time.
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Would the hydro-cortisone work for real red itchy marks, left from a band-aid?
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Hi,
I think there is no cause for concern regarding band aid mark. Probably they would have been put too tight. Alternatively, a lot number of people have reaction to adhesive part of band-aid. Have you tried applying any emollients, hydro-cortisone cream in that area?
Hope this helps.
Bye.
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