3Mtegaderm Roll 2" x 11Yd Transparent Film Dressing (Each), # 16002

As a nurse (RN) I've used this on patients for years. For the last 6 months I've been using it on my own non-healing foot ulcer. It has a perfect amount of stretch to not pull off when I walk, hold the dressing against the wound and protects the wound when I take a shower. Will be buying more when I start running low on my current roll

Had major skin cancer removal and often must have skin biopsies taken. Developed allergy to every bandaid out there. Last reaction I developed blisters in a 4"x4" area all the way around my biopsy site and they scabbed and bled so between the biopsy and the blisters I was in a lot of discomfort. Was stuck in bed laying on 1 side because the biopsy was on my right outter upper thigh/hip and I couldn't find anything to cover the huge bleeding area without causing worsening reactions therfor couldn't wear clothing or anything and the area was so large from it all I couldnt find anything to even cover the area. In desperation I searched and found this product. It is expensive in my opinion, but I needed something. You cut the size piece you want from the roll. Peel off the back and place it on your skin. Then peel off the 2 top pieces and you are left with a thin soft flexible almost saran wrap feeling protective cover. It worked amazing! I was able to move around freely and shower and it kept the site clean. After wearing a piece about 15 hours I did develop raised irritations all along the very edge of the film. Was raised red bumpy places that itched badly. I learned I had to change it every 12 hours and move it slightly around when applying it each time or I'd get very itchy red bumpy welts forming but only along the edges. So I did have minimal reaction to this along the very edges but again, if I changed it every 12 hours and didn't apply in the exact same areas I was perfectly okay and had no reactions and never had reactions anywhere but the edges. Assuming I just have super sensitive skin. I also had to make sure the antibiotic ointments I used were not on any area I was applying this product or it would not stick and I wasted quite of bit of this product when the ointment spread and I thought I had it wiped off but would apply product and even a little ointment would cause it not to stick and would have to reapply. But, this stuff was amazing for me. I heal slow due to autoimmune diseases and other health problems. It took 4 months for a skin biopsy(shaved area) to heal and I used this every single day. I would recommend this to anyone who has allergic reactions to adhesives. It is clear so still allows the site to be visible, and is waterproof when applied correctly. I did use a small thin piece of gauze over my biopsy site initially and later on when it was healing I just applied ointment and this right on top of the biopsy area. This product does not stick to the gauze and I also would put ointment anywhere I did not want this product to stick, because it sticks to any dry area wound or not. I was able to wear pants and move freely with this product. I do feel it is expensive for what it is, but for my situation it was worth it. When I need another surgery or biopsy I will use only this product. I highly recommend this! I did not try swimming in our pool or soaking in water like a bath with this. I did shower with no issues as long as it was completely sealed all the way around, but I wouldn't risk swimming personally.

I love this stuff for healing my clients tattoos! I usually use dermore and I do like them, but I find the corners lift up easily and they can by hard to get them to stick down when applying bigger sheets. The tegaderm has a border that keeps the corners in place while applying. Just be careful to see where you’re actually applying it cause the white backing is much wider than the actual clear part that is applied. I’ve never had issues with this brand and I will be repurchasing!

Update to this review: On a whim, I tried rubbing the edges of a piece with thumb and finger, the way you can do to open a plastic bag, but that doesn't work because of the rigidity of the #2 layer. But I then blew gently on an edge of the roll, and the warmth and moisture of my breath allowed me to separate the #1 layer from the sticky Tegaderm portion and attach the film to my skin, something that other disappointed purchasers might want to try. As it happens, the roll doesn't work as well where I want to use it, on my knees (not quite wide enough and doesn't adhere well because of joint movement), so I'll return to the Tegaderm dressing version, which works superbly, despite the cost. But since my problem with this roll was user error and not the fault of the product, I'm revising my rating to five stars.I've successfully used the Tegaderm dressing version for years, but I found it impossible to use this roll, despite the very helpful explanation provided by reviewer LongBeachGeorge. I was able to separate the #1 layer with the first piece I cut (the end piece of the roll) and attached it to my wound, and readily removed the #2 layer. But with subsequent pieces, I found it impossible to separate layer #1 from the sticky Tegaderm patch layer despite spending fifteen minutes or more trying to do so with several different pieces. I believe that I have normal dexterity so i find it puzzling that I cannot accomplish this. Perhaps the "one-star" reviewers are having the same problem I have, leading them to conclude that the product doesn't have the three layers it's supposed to have. I would agree with them--except that I was able to use the first end piece successfully. There must be user error here, but I can't figure it out, so I'll just have to go back to the dressing version, which works perfectly. And I recommend the one-star reviewers try the dressing version, which, while more expensive, is easy to use. To give the product one star seems unfair, since it may be my fault, so I waffle and give it three stars.

This must have been a bad batch. There was no stick to it. I could have just set a piece of paper on my skin for the same stickiness- zero! This product is non refundable. I don’t know how to get ahold of the seller to request a new shipment. Also the paper edge would not peel- it would just peel a thin layer of paper but the rest stayed on the tape. That’s $25 down the drain!

Easy to use and sticks well

Top grade product. Hypo-allergenic for those who can't use regular adhesive band-aids. Tegaderm rolls are peeled from the outside edge first, then remove the top coating from the middle tabs once placed. Large rolls do not wrap well over ball shaped surfaces due to the fact that the cover sheet does not stretch.