Has anyone used Mepitel ?

Posted by annieisland @annieisland, Apr 12, 2023

I’m about to start radiation therapy and I have incredibly sensitive skin. Has anyone used Mepitel to ease the severity of skin issues? And if so, how was your experience? Did it help?

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svb | @svb | Jul 26, 2023

In reply to @peace2u "Do you know if mepitel one can be used? Is it the same thickness?" + (show)

I honestly don't know if Mepitel one is the same as the Mepitel film I used for radiation, so I would suggest reaching out to a doctor. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

peace2u | @peace2u | Jul 27, 2023

In reply to @svb "I honestly don't know if Mepitel one is the same as the Mepitel film I used..." + (show)

After further research, it looks like mepitel and mepitel one are very similar. However, mepitel film looks more like a tegaderm with a paper border and thinner. Now I'm worried that I got the wrong one. I got mepitel one. But I see the photos on this thread that @sessioja used mepitel bought from Amazon. @svb , you mentioned that you got mepitel film at the Mayo Clinic store in Rochester. Ugh... I don't live near there. And I can't find it on amazon. Ebay has it from Australia or UK. All my internet searches seem to find mepitel and mepitel one for sale, but not mepitel film. I'll see what my doctor says. I'm afraid I might have to start treatment without it.