Lizzo shared a video of herself struggling to rip off a 2-day old nipple pasty, but experts say there's an easy fix

• Lizzo shared a video of herself struggling to remove a nipple pasty after leaving it on for several days.
• In the video, the pop star grimaced in pain and commented how badly it hurt as she tried to take off the pasty, saying it felt like she was removing her skin.
• Insider spoke to a dermatologist who said there's actually an easy fix to remove extra-stubborn pasties: adhesive remover.

Lizzo found herself in a sticky — and very painful — situation on Thursday night. The "Truth Hurts" singer shared a video of herself trying to remove a nipple pasty that she'd left on for two days, letting out screams of frustration as she struggled to remove the pesky brown patch.

"Help! My nipple pasty won't come off. I'm scared," the singer said at the start of the Instagram video.

A nipple pasty is an adhesive patch made of materials like polyester and silicone that covers a person's nipples, often used by performers who need to go braless for one reason or another.

Lizzo commented on how badly it hurt trying to remove the stuck-on patch at several points, saying it felt like she was "taking off the skin" with the pasty and that she needed to take a break from her ordeal. She also said she'd tried using oil to remove it, apparently with no luck.

Insider spoke to Dr. Heidi Waldorf, a dermatologist based in Nanuet, New York, who said there's actually an easy solution when you've got a pasty problem like this: bandage adhesive remover. Goo Gone, another adhesive remover, is also an option, though Dr. Waldorf notes that product isn't meant for skin.

"When using either product, just saturate the patch and apply to edges — add more of the product as you peel off, if needed. Then, wash the skin well and moisturize with something plain, like Cerave cream or Avene Xera Balm or even cold cream," Dr. Waldorf advises.

If you experience any lingering skin irritation that the cream doesn't help soothe, Dr. Waldorf suggests using over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day. If redness or itching persists or if there are bumps, a blister, or broken skin, see a dermatologist for appropriate wound care to reduce the risk of scarring.

Another good option is prevention. Limit how long you're actually wearing pasties — Dr. Waldorf told Insider that they aren't meant to be left on for days and can be a problem for people with sensitive skin.

Many of Lizzo's 9 million Instagram followers were also quick to offer advice and show solidarity during her struggle. Multiple comments simply read "Goo Gone."

It looks like Lizzo was ultimately successful in getting the pasty off — she followed up with an Instagram story where she had a triumphant look on her face and the rogue pasty in her hand.

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