Do you know when medical tape should not be used?

1. Wounds that have not yet scabbed over: If the wound is still oozing fluid, applying tape directly can trap the fluid under the tape, fostering 

 bacterial growth and potentially leading to infection (first apply sterile gauze to absorb the fluid, then use tape to secure the edges of the gauze, 

 avoiding direct contact between the tape and the wound).

2. Inflamed skin: Applying tape to areas with eczema, hives, or folliculitis can exacerbate skin irritation, potentially causing redness, swelling, and

 exudation.

3. Adhesive tape allergy: If you experience "redness and itching around the area where the tape was applied" after using adhesive tape, this is 

 contact dermatitis. Switch to hypoallergenic adhesive tape (labelled “hypoallergenic” or "low sensitivity") or use a bandage instead.