Band-Aid Brand Pro Heal Adhesive Bandages with Hydrocolloid Gel Pads, Large Clinically Tested Waterproof Bandages for Better Healing of Minor Wounds, Sterile First Aid, 5 ct

These Band-Aid Brand Extra Large Hydrocolloid Bandages are phenomenal for serious wound care – they truly live up to the promise of helping wounds heal better and faster. I bought them because I had a big scrape on my forearm (about 2 inches across) from a biking accident. Regular bandages weren’t cutting it; they’d soak through or fall off, and the wound was drying out and cracking. A friend recommended hydrocolloid bandages, so I gave these a shot. Each bandage is quite sizeable (extra large covers about 3 inches by 4 inches area) – perfect for my scrape. They are a sort of thick, flexible patch with a gel-like pad. You apply it over the wound, and it completely seals it off from the outside environment. I mean, completely waterproof and airtight. Once I smoothed it down, I could shower with it and no water got in. It also sticks amazingly well. I left the first one on for three full days. It didn’t budge at the edges at all, despite me moving my arm a lot, getting it wet in the shower, and even accidentally grazing it against things. No rolling up or peeling – it was like a second skin. Inside, the magic was happening: the hydrocolloid created a moist environment under the bandage that is ideal for healing. When I finally removed the bandage (which, by the way, you should do by stretching it along the skin to release – it came off pretty painlessly that way), the difference was striking. The scrape was no longer an open, raw red mess; it had softened and new skin was already covering much of it. The bandage had turned kind of white and puffed where it absorbed the wound fluids, which shows it was doing its job. And importantly – zero infection, and the wound looked clean and much smaller. I used a second bandage for another two days to continue the healing process. By the end of that, the wound was essentially closed and just pink with new skin. I am convinced that using these hydrocolloid bandages prevented a possible infection and definitely minimized scarring. In the past, my scrapes would scab and scar more. This time, keeping it moist under these bandages made it heal beautifully with less scarring. Also, because the bandage cushioned the area, I didn’t feel pain every time something brushed against the wound. It’s like it absorbs the shock. These have become my go-to for any sizable injuries now (cuts, blisters, etc.). The only minor thing to be careful about is not to use them on an actively infected wound (they’re not meant for that) and to make sure the skin around is dry when you apply so it sticks well. They are a bit pricier per bandage, but considering I only needed two to handle what would’ve taken a dozen regular bandages, it’s worth it. Band-Aid’s Hydrocolloid Bandages get a full 5 stars from me for making healing so much easier and cleaner.

I took a nasty fall over a stores garden cart and gashed my shin badly. These hydrocolloid bandages were a godsend. Kept the would clean, protected and hydrated. These absolutely healed this serious would quicker than if I hadn’t used them. Highly recommend!

So I actually did a little comparison testing on bandaids, and these are a solid ranking item. I do believe the formula helps with healing quicker and possibly with less scarring (hard to truly compare the scarring factor). They do have a good adhesive to them, unlike other brands which just start losing grip and peeling off if you shower or bend a certain way. These stay on fairly long and don't stick like crazy glue when you need to peel them off. A solid bandaid choice.

Does the job just be aware they do leave some white slimy thing behind and it looks gross but it definitely helps the healing process but don’t use for note then two days cuase you need to let the wound breath too

These work wonderfully and stay in place much longer than gel versions. They may be more expensive, but they’re worth it.

These bandaids actually help heal quicker than normal bandaids. The only downside is it’s super sticky and it’ll pull off the scab.

I use a lot of bandaids (unfortunately). I usually use regular hydrocolloid ones, but those usually they get these huge unsightly white spots on them. These bandaids are hydrocolloid and regular band aids combined! It's terrific no unsightly white dots. Just looks like a regular bandaid, but heals at the speed of hydrocolloids. I would recommend & would totally buy these. They're going to be my new to to bandaids.Edit: I wouldn't leave on for 48 hours. I would suggest changing every 24 hours.

These bandaids with the medicated strilps really work.on the severe cuts and scrapes. The bandaids are quite able to stay on in a hot shower. Recommended.