A new adhesive bandage, developed by researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, can detect the presence of disease antibodies within minutes — even before a person has symptoms.

Discussion. The described skin reaction to medical adhesive tapes and bandages appears to be primarily an irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). This finding is in line with previously reported data.

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Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in popular brands of adhesive bandages. Potentially dangerous chemicals appeared in bandage brands like Band-Aids, CVS and Walmart, according to a recent study.

‌Butterfly stitches, also known as “Steri-Strips”, are adhesive bandages used to close small, shallow wounds. Butterfly stitches are an alternative to traditional needle and thread sutures ...

The contraction of the bandage also helps secure it to the skin with greater strength than a standard adhesive bandage. To combat infection, silver nanoparticles are scattered throughout the ...

A team of NC State scientists developed a new small adhesive bandage that is activated by water. The electric bandage, held by postdoctoral researcher Rajaram Kaveti, recently received funding ...

Of the four bandage products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the three OURTONE products of the Band-Aid brand are marketed to people of color with black and brown skin tones, the ...

Background: Medical adhesive bandages are extensively used in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive ...