In the eight study subjects who had probable irritant reactions to various bandages, Curad Adhesive Sheer Bandages (Beiersdorf, Hamburg, Germany) were always included among the bandages to which ...

Background: Medical adhesive bandages are extensively used in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive ...

When it comes to self-adhesive products, a lot can go wrong. Julian Thomas, a DIY and home lifestyle expert, says he’s made the mistake of “using too much pressure when applying to a surface ...

Mukhopadhyay and his collaborators found that their sponge also resulted in a more gentle removal. “The adhesive property of this bandage is optimized so that when you take it out from the system, the ...

Steri-Strips are far stickier than standard adhesive bandages so tugging them forcefully can injure the wound and possibly reopen it. Here is how to remove Steri-Strips when the time is right: ...

After cleaning the wound and applying petroleum jelly or a similar ointment, cover the skin with an adhesive bandage. For large scrapes, sores, burns or persistent redness, it may be helpful to use ...

Properly dressing a wound is one of the most basic first aid techniques there is. The process remains unchanged regardless of the size or severity of the injury. Whether it's a child's skinned knee or ...