Tuff Skin

Audrey Zucker-Levin

Description

Title:

Tuff Skin

Creator:

Audrey Zucker-Levin

Date:

3/9/2001

Text:

thank you to all who responded
ahead are the comments I received
I hope this can help others with the same question
Audrey Zucker-Levin, PT


original question:
Has anyone heard of a product called Tuff Skin? one of the doctors
recommended it to a patient.
any information on who makes it, or where I can find it would be appreciated
Thank you
Audrey Zucker-Levin PT


Answers:
Audrey: It is also known as Tincture of Benzoin. Some amputees use
it to harden tissue that is sensitive. It is commonly used by
athletes and found in any drug store. A potential user should apply a
bit to the surface of their arm or other non-sensitive skin area
before using it on other areas (such as a stump) to determine
allergenic reaction.


You can find it in most pharmacies. Athletes use it. Comes in a bottle
also sold as liquid bandage. Nor recommended for open wounds or deeply
abraded areas.


It comes in a can (spray). Like a can of deodorant. White with red label.
Sporting goods stores have it. It helps the skin to resist the formation of
blistering. When I played Babsketball in high school we used it when we had
new shoes.

Audrey,
If this is a spray on product, I believe Cramer puts it out. It is often
used in athletic training. Hope this is helpful.


Made by Cramer medical, find it in sports medicine supplies, with the pre
wrap, tape, Q.D.A., etc.
Tuf-skin is a J&J product. It is a spray adhesive utilized in the Athletic
Training community.


I will answer what I know but you will laugh........
Tough skin also known as new skin may be found at your local bowling center.
Not sure at all if it is the same product though.

Cramer Products. It is used by athletes.

Tuff Skin is a spray adhesive made by Cramer, a sports medicine company.
Try www.cramersportsmed.com

Audrey, Tuff skin is a product of Cramer Athletic Training Supplies and is
carried by most suppliers of athletic training supplies.School health supply
and medco are two of these.

                          

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Audrey Zucker-Levin, “Tuff Skin,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216239.