how long to keep butterfly bandage on before removing?

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how long to keep butterfly bandage on before removing?

2006-10-30 07:42:56 · 3 answers · asked by scott k 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid

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usually til it falls off by itself. butterflies are usually used in holding the edges of lacerations together. If you remove it too soon you risk reopening the laceration.

2006-10-30 07:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I have incorrectly applied a butterfly bandage on my wound (Forehead).. It has been draining for two days now and I am afraid to remove the bandage. It is not bleeding just draining fluid. Should I go to the E.R.?

2016-06-07 07:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by MONICA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Let it fall off by itself. You're trying to bring lacerated edges together to heal. Leave it alone and let your body do its job healing.

2006-11-01 11:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by HelloLPN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋