Adhesive bandage
An adhesive bandage, otherwise referred to as a sticking plaster, medical plaster or plaster for short or by the brand name of the best-known such strip, Band-Aid, is a small medical dressing. It used for wounds that are not serious. The adhesive bandage protects the wound from bacteria, further damage, and dirt. It helps the body to heal itself. Some of the dressings have antiseptic properties. It also holds the cut together so that the body can heal itself. It can, however, sometimes cause allergies.[1]
Adhesive Bandage Media
Sticking plaster
Reverse of an adhesive bandage, showing backing
Opened adhesive bandage, showing the non-adhesive absorbent pad, adhesive area (colored) and backing (peeled back)
A hydrogel dressing. An entirely transparent adhesive bandage, with a transparent hydrogel pad and adhesive waterproof plastic film (removable backing is blue and white).
A wound held closed with butterfly closures
References
- ↑ "Is It Possible to Have an Allergy to Band-Aids and Other Adhesives?". Verywell Health. Retrieved 2020-08-20.