Larger cuts, grazes and wounds after a minor procedure need more cover than a plaster can give. The range covers adhesive island dressings from Mepore and Medporex, waterproof and transparent dressings you can shower with, low-adherent pads such as Melolin that are less likely to stick, foam dressings from Mediflex and Medifoam for extra cushioning, and paraffin gauze from Jelonet and Meditull.
Island dressings stay in place on their own, whereas low-adherent pads and paraffin gauze need a bandage or tape on top. Waterproof versions suit wounds you need to keep covered in the shower, and foam suits grazes that weep. Get medical help for a cut that is deep or gaping, keeps bleeding or was caused by a bite, and if you have diabetes, have any wound on the foot checked. Check the wound each time you change the dressing, and ask our pharmacist or GP if it becomes more red, swollen, warm or painful, oozes pus or you feel feverish. To hold pads and gauze in place, also see our first aid range.
