when can steri strips get  wet
Keep the wound area clean. 2. Keep the wound dry for 48 hours; a plastic bag or piece of plastic glove can be taped over the. wound while showering. After 48 hours, the wound can get wet during everyday cleaning. activities (showering, handwashing), but otherwise keep the wound dry. 3. If the edges of the Steri-Strips begin to come loose, trim the free ends with a pair of scissors.