Butterfly Closure Strips, Waterproof Plasters, 36pack, Masterplast

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Position the butterfly stitch across the middle of the cut to hold the edges together, not lengthwise. Our fabric plasters will stay put for as long as you need them to, but it’s important to know when to change a plaster to allow a wound to heal properly. Find out how long you can leave a plaster on . Fabric plasters can sometimes leave some adhesive residue on the skin when removed. Find out how to get rid of this plaster adhesive residue . According to the University of North Carolina, if the butterfly stitches are still in place after 12 days, they can be removed. Using high stretch material with a low allergy Latex Free acrylic adhesive, our waterproof plasters adhere and protect in damp and wet environments. Wash out the wound to get rid of dirt or bacteria. Use cool, clean water and gentle, unscented soap.

There are specific aspects of a wound that do or do not make it a good candidate for butterfly stitches. When considering whether to use butterfly stitches to close a wound, you’ll first want to:They’re used instead of stitches by medical professionals and can be applied at home under the right circumstances. 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 Steri-Strips are sometimes a better option than regular stitches because they don’t need to be sewn into the skin and can be easily removed when the wound heals. 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

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