[pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem

Tue Aug 5 12:20:10 CDT 2008

I agree that Second Skin (made by Spenco, which I mentioned earlier)  
is a great product.  It doesn't stick as well for me, but with a tape  
cover, it makes an excellent way to heal blisters without infection or  
exacerbation of the wound.
Richard Thalhammer
rickt at macnexus.org

On Aug 5, 2008, at 6:57 AM, Peter Dascalos wrote:

> I have always used a product called Second Skin, you can find some  
> good information about blisters and chaffing at http://www.thewalkingsite.com/blisters.html
> I too had trouble with moleskin and using duct tape to keep it in  
> place. I have actually been using a Second Skin knock off that I  
> found at Wal-Mart that has worked great and costs about half. Sticks  
> for days even when getting wet.
>
> OC
> www.onthetrail.org
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: <Diane.Lefevre at CH2M.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:34 AM
> To: <rickt at macnexus.org>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem
>
>> I use moleskin, but always tape it down with athletic tape, and I  
>> usually have to loop the athletic tape all the way around to get it  
>> to stay put. It's particularly difficult for heel blisters, as I  
>> end up with tape all the way around my ankle (which can bind if  
>> it's not done just right). This Omnifix sounds like a good  
>> solution.  Good luck! Diane
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
>> ] On Behalf Of Richard Thalhammer
>> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:46 AM
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: [pct-l] Moleskin Sticking Problem
>>
>> I've had excellent results (and my family, too) with Omnifix, a  
>> very soft tape from Hartman, which I use over the top of whatever  
>> anti- blister padding I'm putting on.  The tape, being very  
>> flexible, fits around toes, etc., and sticks quite well without  
>> being difficult to take off when you want.  I don't use moleskin,  
>> but something similar, as padding for hot spots, and the Omnifix as  
>> a cover.  If I need to cover a blister, I use Spenco material,  
>> again, covered in Omnifix.
>> The tape is the best I've ever found, sticking through wet streams,  
>> a shower, or whatever, and is hypoallergenic.
>>
>>
>> Richard Thalhammer
>> rickt at macnexus.org
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:37:15 -0500
>>> From: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: [pct-l] moleskin
>>> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>>> Message-ID: <014f01c8f42f$884b84f0$0300a8c0 at ELLEN>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="Windows-1252"
>>>
>>> Been hiking for years with few blister problems...BUT, whenever I  
>>> put
>>> on the moleskin, it rarely stays put.  What am I doing wrong?
>>> I air dry my foot, use tape as backup, and carefully (so carefully)
>>> reapply my sock and shoe.  Still doesn't stick!
>>> Ellen
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:49 -0700
>>> From: Phil Baily <pbaily at webuniverse.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] moleskin
>>> To: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>,<pct-l at backcountry.net>
>>> Message-ID: <auto-000145889888 at vel.net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>>
>>> You sound exactly like my wife. I, however, use moleskin very
>>> successfully and rarely have the movement problem. You and my wife
>>> apparently have the wrong skin!
>>>
>>> More seriously, her solution is to use lamb's wool. Dr. Scholl's  
>>> brand
>>> is available in most pharmacies. In our area, Rite-Aid has their own
>>> brand for a lower price. Staying in place between the toes is not a
>>> problem. I use it there. In other locations, she says the sock keeps
>>> it in place.
>>>
>>> Good luck with it, and happy trails!
>>>
>>> Pieces
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:05:01 -0700
>>> From: Tom Aterno <taterno at cox.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] moleskin
>>> To: Ellen Shopes <igellen at comcast.net>
>>> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>>> Message-ID: <B1835428-D451-4453-9649-269D9282E8DC at cox.net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>>>
>>> Try tincture of benzoin.  It is supposed to make tape, and probably
>>> moleskin, too, stick to your skin.  I have read that Leukotape is
>>> better than moleskin or molefoam for preventing blisters.  Both  
>>> can be
>>> had at the backpackinglight.com store, but I am sure they can also  
>>> be
>>> bought at a pharmacy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom
>>> The Incredible Bulk
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
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