DO make sure the Steri-Strip area is kept dry for at least 24 to 48 hours; be sure to take special care when bathing or showering.

Place the plaster on top of the wound, lining the wound pad up with the wound. Ensure none of the adhesive area touches the wound. Using high stretch material with a low allergy Latex Free acrylic adhesive, our waterproof plasters adhere and protect in damp and wet environments. You can buy specially-shaped plasters for fingertips and toe plasters that are easy to wrap around these small and delicate digits. These are called ‘ butterfly plasters ’ because of their butterfly-like shape. Closed surgical wounds are usually covered with plasters to keep them clean while healing. A close surgical wound may be quite long, so a dressing strip is sometimes used. A sterile plaster should be used to ensure an optimal healing environment. Surgery plasters are usually waterproof, so the patient can shower or bathe without letting water in or needing to change the plaster.

Plasters for Fingers and Toes

Are the edges of the wound straight? Steri-Strips are best for shallow cuts that have straight, clean edges. Apply more closures in the same way, spaced approximately 2-3mm apart until the wound is completely closed.

Inspect the wound to see what type of injury it is. Look at the injury to see if it's a cut, if the skin's been torn, or if the skin's been scraped. Butterfly bandages are useful for holding together shallow cuts with clean edges. If you see torn skin that's jagged, it will probably need stitches. [9] X Trustworthy Source MedlinePlus Collection of medical information sourced from the US National Library of Medicine Go to source The cut doesn’t stop bleeding. Continued bleeding is an indication that butterfly stitches might not have been the best treatment choice. Wash out the wound to get rid of dirt or bacteria. Use cool, clean water and gentle, unscented soap.

Foam Plasters

In addition to the usual skin tone plasters , it’s easy to find other colours and styles. These include: Plasters for bunions : bunions are growths that alter the shape of the feet slightly by producing lumps. These can cause pain by wearing shoes and walking. Foam plasters offer some padding around a bunion which can alleviate this pain. You can even get specific bunion plasters which are foam plasters in a ring-shaped design. If you cannot stop the bleeding, go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible. Plasters (adhesive dressings) Determine how deep and long the cut is. 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. If the cut is longer or deeper than this, it will need stitches. [10] X Research source

A small number of people are allergic to the adhesive strips – ask them if this is the case before applying a plaster. Further information Using the recovery position can be an easy part of first aid. Let’s review an infographic and FAQs. READ MORE

Wart, Cold Sore, and Verruca Plasters

Some plasters for spots offer additional benefits, like micro-darts targeting deep cystic spots, but ultimately, the hydrocolloid provides the active benefit in any spot patch. A hydrocolloid plaster can drain a spot overnight, a process which could take a week if left untreated. However, not all spots can be cured by using spot plasters. They only work if the spot is in its life cycle's pustule or papule stage. If you can see visible pus beneath the surface, this is when the acne plaster is likely to work. It’s also important to keep an eye on your wound and to get care if doesn’t stop bleeding, or shows signs of infection. At Beeswift we consider your personal data important, therefore we will not sell or rent your information to third parties. We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Please select one of the options below to let us know if you want to receive this information. If you have a cut that’s been closed with butterfly stitches, follow these care instructions while the wound is healing and before you remove the stitches: