I found that surgical spirit take off the stickiness well. I used an antibacterial wipe with spirit (85% alcohol I use to make perfume). I suppose vodka would do if nothing stronger.
Yes it was stinging as it was coming off, as you say little hairs coming off.
Don’t recommend using any oil, the sticky part is too thick and it doesn’t help.
Good luck! You’ll feel much better with it off. Just be careful not to take the dressings off with it. My husband did that for me, I couldn’t see properly under.