Reviewer: midwestpatient, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had a biopsy on my breast. Mastisol was used around the insision site. My reaction reminded me of a severe case of poison ivy that I'd had as a child. It was red, blistered, and inflamed. I have never had such a severe reaction to steri-strips or medications before. The surgeon told me to never allow it to be used on me in the future.

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I had a biopsy on my breast. Mastisol was used around the insision site. My reaction reminded me of a severe case of poison ivy that I'd had as a child. It was red, blistered, and inflamed. I have never had such a severe reaction to steri-strips or medications before. The surgeon told me to never allow it to be used on me in the future.
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Reviewer: rlknyc, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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On November 15th, 2012, I had a lumbar decompression and Mastisol was used to secure the steri strips. Though I have a sensitivity to adhesives, which I stated on all forms, I didn't know that any substance like Mastisol was used during the procedure. I had an acute contact dermatitis, intense itching, blistering and runny sores. The Large open sores left me susceptible to bacteria and I am not en ... Show Full Comment

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On November 15th, 2012, I had a lumbar decompression and Mastisol was used to secure the steri strips. Though I have a sensitivity to adhesives, which I stated on all forms, I didn't know that any substance like Mastisol was used during the procedure. I had an acute contact dermatitis, intense itching, blistering and runny sores. The Large open sores left me susceptible to bacteria and I am not enduring a 6-week treatment for a systemic staph infection to which all concerned believe I was vulnerable as a result of the ACD. The surgery was a great success; the Mastisol was a disaster.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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Reviewer: Kimo, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Just had Laproscopic henia repair with mesh placement. Small incisions closed by Mastisol/Steristrips. NEVER allergic to adhesives before. Hive like itching/Swelling/Redness around Every Aplication point, especially the first where the vial was broken and excess adhesive ran down the side of my stomach(where no steristrips were) After 2 wks, steristrips naturally fell away but Itching/swelling/rea ... Show Full Comment

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Just had Laproscopic henia repair with mesh placement. Small incisions closed by Mastisol/Steristrips. NEVER allergic to adhesives before. Hive like itching/Swelling/Redness around Every Aplication point, especially the first where the vial was broken and excess adhesive ran down the side of my stomach(where no steristrips were) After 2 wks, steristrips naturally fell away but Itching/swelling/readness Remained. Benadryl cream has NO effect.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I also had issues with this product. I've now had 6 knee surgeries and never had any skin issues until the latest one. Just like other reviews, I had what looked like an outbreak of poison ivy surrounding both incisions and yellow liquid oozing. The swelling from the skin irriation/infection was worse than the swelling from the knee surgery!! Three weeks later, today, I still have pink skin from ... Show Full Comment

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I also had issues with this product. I've now had 6 knee surgeries and never had any skin issues until the latest one. Just like other reviews, I had what looked like an outbreak of poison ivy surrounding both incisions and yellow liquid oozing. The swelling from the skin irriation/infection was worse than the swelling from the knee surgery!! Three weeks later, today, I still have pink skin from where it had spread. Not a good product at all!
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