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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Liquid wound dressings are glue that applies to small, shallow wounds (such as cuts or abrasions) to keep clean and prevent bleeding. As the name implies, this dressing comes in a liquid form and is sprayed or applied to the wound and allowed to dry. Liquid bandages usually last 5 to 10 days and will come off on their own after they stop. However, if you need to remove the dressing (such as when the wound has healed or when it is damaged), there are a few simple steps you can take.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Peel off by softening the bandage

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   Hand washing. This is especially important if the wound underneath the dressing has not had enough time to heal and there is a risk of tearing during removal. Bacteria on dirty hands can get into the wound while removing the tape.
   • Use warm water and soap to wash your hands. Make sure to wash off any visible dirt on your skin and under nails.
   • Brush at least 20 seconds or equal to the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
   • Dry hands thoroughly after washing.
   • If you do not have a hand sanitizer with soap and water, you can use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
   • Don't try to remove the liquid bandage if your doctor advises you not to.

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   Wash or wipe over the adhesive tape and surrounding skin. Wash off dirt from the surrounding skin with soap and water. You can also wash on the tape, as soap will not irritate the injured skin under the bandage.
   • It is important that the surrounding skin be clean, especially if the wound has not had time to heal completely. When the tape is removed, the wound will open and become susceptible to infection.
   • Another way is to remove the tape after bathing to make sure the area is clean.
   • Do not use alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic solutions, as these can irritate the skin.

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   Soften the tape to peel it off. Liquid wound dressing is designed to stick to the skin until it comes off on its own, but you can peel it off by softening the tape to loosen the bond between the dressing and skin.
   • You can soften the dressing by spreading another layer of liquid over the old dressing. This will help soften the bond between the skin and the bandage.
   • Alternatively, you can apply a clean, wet washcloth over the dressing to soften the bandage and loosen the bond between the dressing and skin.
   • You can also soften the bandage while bathing, or soak the bandage in a bowl of water.

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   Peel off the tape. After the adhesive has loosened, the tape can be removed. Be careful not to tear the wound or the underlying skin.
   • If the edges of the tape don't come off, wipe the tape off with a wet cloth. Do this before the tape begins to harden after it is softened.
   • You may need to gently rub the towel over the bandage to remove the bandage, but only do so if the scrubbing doesn't affect the wound below. Try not to rub or rub the towel over the dressing.

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   Wipe or wash the skin and surrounding area if necessary. Be gentle to not irritate the wound. Take first aid for the wound if bleeding has started (see below).
   • If the skin (or wound) appears to have healed, you can leave it behind after removing the bandage; It is not necessary to re-bandage if the skin has healed. However, if the wound has not healed, you may need a fresh dressing (see below).
   • Do not apply alcohol, iodine, or other antiseptics to the wound to avoid irritation.
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Method 2 of 3: Peel with acetone

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   Hand washing. This step is especially important if the wound underneath the dressing has not had enough time to heal and there is a risk of tearing while removing the dressing. The bacteria that get on dirty hands can get into the wound during the dressing process.
   • Use soap and warm water to wash your hands. Be sure to wash off any visible dirt on your skin and under your nails.
   • Brush for at least 20 seconds, or within the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
   • Dry hands thoroughly after washing.
   • If you cannot wash your hands with soap and water, you can use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
   • Do not try to remove the liquid wound dressing if your doctor advises you not to.

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   Wash or wipe the adhesive area and the surrounding skin thoroughly. Remove any visible dirt around the skin around the tape with soap and water. You can also wash the affected area, as soap won't irritate the wound underneath the bandage.
   • It is important that the skin around the adhesive bandage is clean, especially if the wound has not had enough time to heal. When the dressing is removed, the wound will open and become susceptible to infection.
   • You can also remove the bandage after bathing to make sure your skin is clean.
   • Do not use alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic solutions to avoid irritating the skin.

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   Apply a bit of acetone or nail polish remover to the cotton ball. Acetone, the most common nail polish remover, will help soften the adhesive tape and come off. However, some people may experience skin irritation when applying acetone, so you should use the first method if you have sensitive skin.

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   Dab the acetone on the tape. Make sure the acetone covers all of the ice. You may need to soak the ice with acetone to soften it.

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   Peel off the tape. After the adhesive has loosened, the tape can be removed. Be careful not to damage the wound or the underlying skin.
   • If the edges of the tape won't come off, you can wipe the tape off with a clean, wet cloth. Do this before the tape begins to harden after it has been softened.
   • You may need to gently rub the area with a towel to remove the bandage, but this should only be done if the underlying wound is not affected.

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   Wipe or wash the skin and surrounding area if necessary. Be gentle so as not to affect the wound. Take first aid for the wound if bleeding begins (see below).
   • If the skin (or wound) appears to have healed, you can leave it alone while removing the dressing; It is not necessary to re-bandage if the skin has healed. However, if the wound has not healed, you may need a fresh dressing (see below).
   • Do not apply alcohol, iodine, or other antiseptic solutions to the wound to avoid irritation.
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Method 3 of 3: Apply a new bandage

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   Wash and pat dry the area to be covered. The skin and wound area must be completely dry before dressing. Pat dry with a soft towel and avoid hurting the wound.
   • If the wound is bleeding, you need to stop the bleeding before dressing. Apply pressure to the wound with a towel and hold until the bleeding stops.
   • You can also apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel or cloth to the wound to help reduce blood circulation and stop bleeding.
   • Raising the wound high above the heart level also helps reduce bleeding.
   • Liquid dressings should only be used to cover minor wounds, such as shallow cuts, scratches and scratches that are not deep and bleeding. If the wound is deep or the bleeding is heavy for more than 10 minutes (even if you have tried to stop the bleeding) seek immediate medical attention.

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   Apply liquid duct tape to the wound. Spread the wound from one end to the other in one continuous motion until the entire wound is covered.
   • If it is a cut, use your fingers to close the edges of the wound against each other.
   • Do not let the liquid tape get inside the wound. Only apply bandage to the affected skin surface.

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   Wait a few minutes for the ice to dry. This step helps the tape stick to the skin.
   • Do not apply another layer of ice to the old dressing after it has dried, as this will eventually peel off.

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   Keep the dressing dry. Although the liquid tape is water resistant, it is not recommended that you let the tape be soaked in water. You can still shower or swim, as long as you don't stay in the water for a long time.
   • Do not apply lotions, oils, gels, or ointments to the wound. This will reduce the adhesion between the adhesive tape and the skin.
   • Avoid scratching the tape because the tape can come off.
   • The liquid wound dressing will come off on its own in 5-10 days.
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Advice

• The use of liquid adhesive tapes may vary by type. Check the product label and follow the specific instructions.
• Avoid irritating or tearing the wound or underlying tissues when removing the dressing. If the wound starts to tear or looks like it is torn, do not try to continue removing the dressing.

Warning

• You should only take care of small and shallow wounds at home. If the wound is large and / or does not stop bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not try to remove the liquid wound dressing if your doctor advises you not to.
• Do not let the liquid tape get into the wound, but only the surface of the skin. Do not apply bandages to deep, bleeding wounds.
• Avoid rubbing and irritating the wound while removing the bandage, as this will take a long time to heal and increase the risk of infection.

What you need

• a liquid wound dressing
• Warm water and soap
• acetone
• cotton
• clean towels or cloth