Finally, a band aid discovery (to me) that stays stuck and really works.

[sixdogs]

At last I found a band aid that really works for me. It stays stuck, holds up, heals the wound and adapts to the wrinkles of your arm or whatever. Others may know of this but it's news to me. We got these at Costco in three pack for around $12.

What seems to make them unique is that they are made of some sort of a woven cotton, rather than plastic and use a glue that holds tight regardless of daily life. here's a photo of one that was on my arm for FOUR days--and it's still on. It looks a little ratty and one end looks crooked but that's because I had a wrinkle in it that somehow evened itself out. I find that if I immediately bandage a cut and leave the bandage on for a few days the healing goes much quicker. Problem is the band aids fall off and you have to start all over. Oh, use Neosporin to aid healing and my arm isn't as bad as it looks.



Here's after four days on with numerous showers, regular work and no babying the band aid. I changed big truck tires, worked in the yard, exercised, etc.









Here's what the packaging looks like. Remember, you get a three pack.


These work very well for me and are the first band aid I ever got to stick and stay stuck under adverse conditions. Considering the normal cuts, etc all of us face with repairs I hope this helps.

 

[k0ua]

Good post, I have been using the fabric band-aids for some time for the reason's you mentioned. I also agree with the Neosporin applied first on the wound, it really helps.

 

[MoKelly]

I have been told by several doctors that it helps the healing if you remove the band-aid at night when you sleep and allow the wound to get some air. Certainly keep it covered when you are working and will get dirty and/or further injure the wound, but let it "breathe" when you are sleeping and there is no risk or dirt.

Don't know if its right or wrong, but that is what I was told.

MoKelly

 

[Gary Fowler]

I have been told by several doctors that it helps the healing if you remove the band-aid at night when you sleep and allow the wound to get some air. Certainly keep it covered when you are working and will get dirty and/or further injure the wound, but let it "breathe" when you are sleeping and there is no risk or dirt.

Don't know if its right or wrong, but that is what I was told.

MoKelly

The breathability of the cloth band aids are why I like them(plus they stay on well). I can put one on a cut with Neosporin and by the time I need to change it out, the cut is practically healed.

 

[sixdogs]

I have been told by several doctors that it helps the healing if you remove the band-aid at night when you sleep and allow the wound to get some air. Certainly keep it covered when you are working and will get dirty and/or further injure the wound, but let it "breathe" when you are sleeping and there is no risk or dirt.

Don't know if its right or wrong, but that is what I was told.

MoKelly

Maybe remove plastic bandage but I will tell you from personal experience of many wounds over decades that the best way for me is to clean things up, apply Neosporin and leave the bandage untouched for three days or so. When you unwrap it, it's healed.

 

[MoKelly]

Maybe remove plastic bandage but I will tell you from personal experience of many wounds over decades that the best way for me is to clean things up, apply Neosporin and leave the bandage untouched for three days or so. When you unwrap it, it's healed.

I think you are right. Its the plastic band-aids that are the issue v. the cloth ones that allow air to get into the wound. Thanks.

MoKelly

 

[Baby Grand]

I prefer those cotton band-aids. Only downside is how much hair they rip out when you remove them!

 

[sixdogs]

I prefer those cotton band-aids. Only downside is how much hair they rip out when you remove them!

Take them off after a shower when they are wet and they come off much easier.

 

[BHD]

What happened to the duck tape, paper towel, bandage, or electrical tape paper tissue, granted the duct or gorilla tape is a better glue,

 

[oosik]

I'll be darned! That's the kind I use and I get them at Costco also. I tried something about a month ago and I can tell you - it did not work for me. Got a small scratch on my forearm from repairing barbed wire fence. Held the two sides of the cut closed with long nose needle nose pliers and applied a layer of super glue over entire area. Held it until the glue dried. It got infected - had to remove the glue & clean the cut and go with Neosporin and Costco bandage. I must not have initially cleaned it adequately and it apparently did not like the anaerobic conditions the super glue created. Saw the super glue used on a TV show - I won't be trying that again.