Why does the skin feel moist after applying a medicated plaster?
Nov 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Individuals may have adverse reactions to certain ingredients in medicated plasters, potentially causing contact dermatitis. The inflammatory response may lead to a moist sensation after application of the plaster, often accompanied by symptoms such as erythema and swelling. It is recommended to use medications such as Loratadine Tablets, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Paracetamol Tablets, or Hydrocortisone Tablets under a physician's supervision.
Generally, after applying a medicated plaster, a feeling of wetness may be caused by factors such as breathable film materials, environmental temperature and humidity, penetration of the plaster's ingredients, allergic reactions, or contact dermatitis. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Breathable Film Materials
To ensure the breathability of medicated plasters and avoid discomfort caused by prolonged skin occlusion, some plasters use microporous breathable films. Due to the presence of this film material, evaporated moisture cannot fully escape, which may make the surface of the plaster feel moist. Generally, this does not cause significant discomfort and requires no special treatment.
2. Environmental Temperature and Humidity
When applying a medicated plaster, the ambient temperature and humidity may affect the dryness or wetness of the plaster's surface, potentially causing a feeling of dampness after application. It is recommended to maintain a suitable temperature and humidity level when applying the plaster.
3. Penetration of Plaster Ingredients
The active ingredients and medications in the plaster penetrate through the skin into deeper tissues and may react with moisture on the skin surface, producing a sensation of wetness. This is a normal process as the plaster exerts its therapeutic effect and requires no special treatment.
4. Allergic Reaction
If an individual is allergic to certain components of the plaster, contact with these ingredients may trigger an allergic reaction, potentially causing a feeling of wetness after application, accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is recommended to use medications such as Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, Mizolastine Sustained-Release Tablets, or Stasis Tin Tablets under a doctor's guidance.
5. Contact Dermatitis
An adverse reaction by the body to certain components in the plaster may lead to contact dermatitis. The inflammatory response might cause a feeling of wetness after the plaster is applied, often accompanied by symptoms such as erythema and swelling. It is recommended to use medications such as Loratadine Tablets, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Paracetamol Tablets, or Hydrocortisone Tablets under medical supervision.
Routine personal hygiene, including frequent bathing and changing clothes, is beneficial for the prevention of diseases.
