This size is great for small deep cuts, or small cuts that need held together.
These are pretty great.  They hold the wound together well, stick pretty well (see below), and are easy to use.  This size is SMALL, for small cuts.  My recent application is a small cut 1/2" long by 1/8" or so deep (razors are very sharp when they are new... who knew?!?).  But, the backing they are attached onto is cut so you have a small 1/16" or 1/8" bit that stays on so it doesn't stick to your fingers when applying it, and the rest of the backing comes off so you can put THAT bit onto the site.  Then you pull the stuck side across the wound to pull the cut closed and then press down the other side to hold it closed.  Then you simply pull off the remaining backing.  It is like how band aides have the white plastic backing split in half, so you leave one side covered until you position the bandage, then peel the other side off as you pull it over the wound.<br /><br />You should probably buy multiple sizes.  I did.  These will not work for large cuts as you will need wider and longer strips, so find and order sizes to cover a wide array of wound sizes.  Always be prepared!<br /><br />They are not very 'stretchy' either, but they should not be.  They are meant to hold the wound closed so it can knit together, not stretch so it opens back up.  Maybe they should ask us to rate 'flexibility' instead.  They are VERY flexible, like thin cloth tape, but also seem porous to allow the wound to drain if needed.  you do NOT need to put on 50 of these to completely cover the wound from one side to another... there are videos that show proper usage.  These are applied with spacing like stitches.<br /><br />I have mixed feelings about the 'adhesion' rating.  Current bandages using adhesives have to find some balance between 'it sticks on and does it's job' and 'it doesn't tear the wound back open when you try to remove the bandage'.  This bandage seems to strike a good balance.  I don't have much luck with them on a cut at the base of my pinky finger UNLESS I wrap the site with "Self Adherent Cohesive Wrap Bandages".  If I don't wrap the site, the bandages will rub off in 5 min to 4 hours, depending on what I'm doing.  If I wrap the site, then they will stay put for 4 to 6 hours.  This is a double edged sword, as the wrap increases moisture retention, which in turn makes them come lose faster.<br /><br />I think they all simply need to switch to a two step process.  Make bandages stick like they are welded on is step one.  Step two is you apply a sterile 'remover' agent to loosen/dissolve the adhesive to remove the bandage.  Maybe some already do this? If so, then I haven't seen them.
Rating: 5 stars