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.

Sinno said the steri strips are applied tightly from top to bottom, "so if there is going to be swelling, the tape minimizes it because of the tensile strength in the tape, preventing any swelling ...

treating lacerations with ster-strips and dermabond Treating lacerations properly requires benzoin, Steri-Strips, and a Dermabond to cover. With minor lacerations suitable for Dermabond, I clean ...