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2. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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   Like wound closure strips, butterfly closures do not require a medical professional to apply and can result in improved cosmetic outcomes for small wounds, compared to surgical sutures. Waterproof closure strips: Steri-Strips are paper-based, so durability and usage can be compromised if they get wet, requiring dryness and precision. But some ...

3. Liquid bandage - Wikipedia

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   Liquid bandage is typically a polymer dissolved in a solvent (commonly water or an alcohol), sometimes with an added antiseptic and local anesthetic, although the alcohol in some brands may serve the same purpose. [1] These products protect the wound by forming a thin film of polymer when the carrier evaporates. [1]

4. Surgical tape - Wikipedia

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   Surgical tape or medical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape [1] used in medicine and first aid to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound. These tapes usually have a hypoallergenic adhesive which is designed to hold firmly onto skin, dressing materials, and underlying layers of tape, but to remove easily without damaging ...

5. First aid kit - Wikipedia

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   Gauze roller bandages – absorbent, breathable, and often elastic; Elastic bandages – used for sprains, and pressure bandages; Adhesive, elastic roller bandages (commonly called 'Vet wrap') – very effective pressure bandages and durable, waterproof bandaging; Triangular bandages – used as slings, tourniquets, to tie splints, and many ...

6. Adhesive bandage - Wikipedia

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   An entirely transparent adhesive bandage, with a transparent hydrogel pad and adhesive waterproof plastic film (removable backing is blue and white). The backing and bag are often made of coated paper, but may be made of plastic. The adhesive sheet is usually a woven fabric, plastic (PVC, polyethylene or polyurethane), or latex strip.

7. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   A hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent [1] dressing for wounds. A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradable, [2] breathable, and depending on the dressing selected, may adhere to the skin, so no separate taping is needed.