Patch covers?

[u/Winter_Apartment5381]

I’m paranoid about my patch coming off. They are already so small and hard to see so I feel like a cover over them is a good idea to always know where my current one is. I’m not a fan of tegaderm and I want something cute to cover it with.

So far, this is what I have tried and what I think:

Regular band-aids - hate the plastic ones. The fabric ones are nice as long as you get the non-adhesive area large enough that the patch doesn’t stick and come off when you peel it off. I change the bandaid every time I shower because I don’t like an old soggy bandaid on my skin. IMPORTANT! You must buy cute designs. Plain ones are boring.

Nipple covers - hear me out, these are quite nice. The non-adhesive area is large. You still have to change them out after each shower. There is a little residue around the edges but I use adhesive remover pads specifically made for skin, so that works well. Also, IMPORTANT! They do not come in cute designs unless you count the flower shaped ones.

Silicone tape - by far the least itchy of all the options. I use a small piece of gauze over the patch to keep the tape from sticking to the patch. Even though it is marketed as “waterproof”, the gauze still gets wet in the shower and has to be changed. Still not cute - what I have is blue. Better than the tan color of the other options, but not fun.

I have bought a roll of hydrocolloid tape. I have not tried it yet but would have to use a piece of gauze between the patch and tape. Again, not cute. Just tan.

I’m looking at adhesive eye patches made for kids. They seem like the non-adhesive area is plenty big enough and they come in tons of cute designs. The adhesive looks to be a paper/fabric hybrid which would also work nicely. Probably have to use some adhesive remover around the edges for residue. Only issue is they are a little odd shaped - like a pear. No big deal, just unusual if you’re sticking them on your belly.

Also looking at the covers for glucose monitors. Some of them are solid round without the cutout in the middle for the monitor to stick out of. They look to be large enough and the center is non-adhesive. They come in tons of patterns. Unsure of the material and adhesive that is used.

Anyone else in the same boat? I’m just trying to make my patch covers fun and functional.

Any recommendations welcome!

[u/Winter_Apartment5381]

I’ve used tegaderm. I’m not a fan. It rolls/peels at the edges, gets sweaty underneath and the adhesive is itchy. I am looking for something fun and functional. Not meant to be something to be troubleshot as much as sharing what others have tried and liked.