Steri-Strips are often a good alternative to regular stitches if a wound isn't too deep or severe. It's important to know how to take good care of them, and how to apply or remove them if you need to.

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If adhesive steri-strips (which look like small pieces of tape) were used to close the incision, keep the area dry and do not remove them. They will gradually fall off on their own.

Butterfly Stitches (Steri Strips is a 3M-trademarked name) are great to have in your first-aid kit as they help keep cuts from becoming infected and keep scarring down.

With minor lacerations suitable for Dermabond, I clean the area, dry well, and then apply Mastisol or benzoin. When it dries, apply a minimum of tiny Steri-Strips and then the Dermabond to cover ...