The Aeroplast Detectable Plaster is recommended for the Food Manufacturing and Processing sector – providing ‘peace of mind’ to the food manufacturer, the supermarkets and the consumer. According to the University of North Carolina, if the butterfly stitches are still in place after 12 days, they can be removed. When you get a cut or other wound, it can be hard to tell when to treat it at home and when to get stitches.

Use a butterfly bandage if the cut is less than 1/4 in (6 mm) deep and less than 3/4 in (19 mm) long. They look like the outline of a butterfly or bow tie, and are applied differently to a normal plaster.Because of this, people often use washproof verruca plasters for swimming or regular plasters to cover the affected areas until they heal. Reduce your plaster consumption, improve your hygiene standards and avoid the distraction of a loose flapping plaster for your workforce. The Aeroplast Detectable Plaster is a premium waterproof, latex free, hypo-allergenic plaster and is made with the ultimate in film technology, providing a bacterial barrier which resists the ingress of water, oil and grease. Waterproof plasters are great for added protection if you expect to get the wounded area wet and can help people continue with regular daily activities. Blue plasters : a requirement of the HSE, all first aid products that are worn on the body must be blue for best visibility if they ever contaminate food.

We supply adhesive, assorted plasters for wound dressing to help the body’s natural healing process. Read our article A Guide to Plaster Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention for more details about plaster allergies.Dermatologists approve of the hydrocolloid pimple plaster for treating spots over alternatives like pore strips which can be harsh and damaging to the skin, as they offer a gentler way to remove bacteria from the skin's pores.

At the centre point of the wound, apply one half of a closure to one side of the wound, running perpendicular to the wound, and press firmly in place.Antiseptic and antibacterial plasters : plasters with silver as an active ingredient have a microbial effect that can help to ward off infection.

Since sutures tend to heal more cleanly than butterfly stitches, they’re also commonly used for cuts on the face or other places where scarring might be a concern. Put another bandage along the ends of the Steri-Strips on each side of the wound to help hold down the sticky edges of each strip.

These are not recommended by the NHS , which states they can involve painful and lengthy treatments that generally don’t produce positive results. The design means these plasters are more likely to stay on than a standard rectangular plaster just wrapped around the end of your finger. They help seal wounds by pulling the two sides of the skin together without making any contact with the actual wound.