10 Medical Uses For Duct Tape

2. Eliminate Ticks

Ticks are not only gross, they can carry disease — particularly Lyme disease. Spring and summer means spending more time outdoors. Ticks feed on warm-blooded hosts, such as humans and dogs. Once they bite, they can transfer highly dangerous bacteria.

Since they latch on and attach to the surface of the skin, they need to be removed as quickly as possible. Ideally, it needs to be removed within 24-hours of attachment. This can significantly reduce the risk of disease. Simply apply duct tape and pull easily. Remove any clothing and throw it into the dryer to kill the ticks and their larvae.

1. Target Scars or Stretch marks

Some people swear by this method, helping to reduce the look of scars and stretch marks. It's simple and affordable, helping to reduce the appearance of problematic areas. Apply a piece of duct tape to the affected area, leave it on overnight, removing it after a shower.

This will starve the tissue of oxygen and in turn, white blood cells rush to the area. This is similar to the suggested wart treatment. Although it will not erase a scar or stretch marks, duct tape can reduce visibility.