KnowraAdhesive bandageAdhesive bandageA small wound dressing with an absorbent pad attached to an adhesive strip that holds it against the skin.BriefConnectWound dressing: A material placed over a wound to protect it and support healing. An adhesive bandage is a compact wound dressing with its own means of attachment.Pressure-sensitive adhesive: An adhesive that bonds to a surface when pressed, without requiring heat or a chemical reaction. This adhesive type lets a bandage stick through ordinary application pressure.Minor wound: A small, superficial injury such as a minor cut, scrape, or puncture. These injuries are the usual target for a standard adhesive bandage.Medical adhesive-related skin injury: Skin damage caused by the application or removal of medical adhesives. Repeated or forceful bandage removal can injure fragile skin.Medical adhesive: An adhesive formulated to attach medical materials to skin or tissue while limiting harm. It holds the bandage in place while balancing adhesion with skin comfort.Skin barrier: The outer protective function of skin, formed chiefly by the stratum corneum and its surrounding lipids. Adhesion must work on this uneven, flexible surface without unduly disrupting it.Hydrocolloid dressing: A wound dressing containing gel-forming materials that absorb fluid and create a moist healing environment. It can suit some shallow wounds where a conventional absorbent pad may be less useful.Contact dermatitis: Skin inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen. Some people develop a localized reaction to adhesive ingredients.Nonwoven fabric: A sheet of fibers bonded by mechanical, chemical, or thermal means rather than weaving or knitting. Many bandage strips use nonwoven fabric as a flexible backing.Moisture vapor transmission rate: A measure of how quickly water vapor passes through a material. Backing permeability affects moisture buildup beneath a bandage.Show all 21Linked from 1 pageBandageBroader topic: Its integrated pad and adhesive edges cover small cuts without a separate wrap.