BSN Medical BEI076168 Leukotape P Sports Tape, 1 1/2 Inch x 15 Yard

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Breathable - You shouldn’t leave it on forever, but unlike duct-tape the cotton-rayon material breathes pretty well. It can be left on for a lot longer without issues.

Leukotape Blister Prevention Tape for Running and Hiking Leukotape Blister Prevention Tape for Running and Hiking

Leukotape is a type of sports tape that usually comes in a roll. Initially created for injury prevention and as a rehabilitation tape, it was used as a support adhesive to manage and provide stability to injured muscles and joints. Now, it is most commonly used as the first line in the fight against blisters. Leukotape acts as a barrier to nasty germs and bacteria. To prevent infection of a blister, a layer of Leukotape will keep out the mud or dirt that is sure to accumulate in your shoes when hiking or ultralight running. I’m breaking in new pair of heavy leather boots and have been getting hot spots on my heals and sometimes blisters earlier. 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 want to cover your whole foot, bend your foot pointing upwards and start at the base of the heel working your way up to just before your toes with overlapping strips. Add smaller strips for your toes then add a long strip from the inside of your foot to the outer side.

Why is it so awesome?

Neither duct tape nor moleskin will perform well on wet, sweaty surfaces. They are not particularly skin-friendly and you will have to replace it often. I have been using Leukotape Classic for last 2 years, but when the roll was finished I decided to go with P, as it is stronger and more commonly ‘advised’ in the internet.

Leukotape For Ultimate Blister Prevention: How To Use Leukotape For

Skin: Greater regeneration for small skin defects (e.g. small lacerated wounds or abrasions) with suitable pre-treatmentI work at a hospital and I use the label sheets that we use to have people sign in on. I noticed my Dr and Dentist both use similar sign in sheets. If you have a local Dr or Dentist, maybe you could stop in and ask if they would save a few for you? Skin Friendly. If by some chance a blister does form under the tape, when you rip it off, the tape will not tear the roof off the blister and won't remove any skin. You’ll first need to drain the blister (be sure to first sanitize the needle or safety pin you’re using to do this with alcohol). Then clean the blistered area with water and mild biodegradable soap (remembering LNT, and keeping your suds well away from water sources). Next, apply antibiotic ointment and cover the affected area with a Band-Aid or gauze. Finally, secure your bandage system in place with Leukotape, which will also prevent further rubbing as you proceed down the trail and act as a barrier against infection. Ensure there are no gaps or creases between the tape and your skin, and never fully encircle your foot as it may restrict blood flow. 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.