Minor cuts and flesh wounds can occur almost anywhere in daily life. Larger, deeper cuts often require a trip to the emergency room and eventual stitches, and in the United States, stitches can be expensive for people without health insurance.
While these dressings can stop a small amount of bleeding - and prevent infection - they do little to close the wound and speed up the healing process. Here, you can check out our zipstitch tool, or zipper skin plasters.
The Zipstitch is a small adhesive device that once it snaps into place, the user simply pulls on each of the four miniature straps on the device, tightening them and closing the laceration in the skin.
Because it's small and light, it's perfect for an everyday first aid kit and can be carried around during a range of outdoor activities where minor injuries often occur, including biking, hiking or camping.
However, you must clean the wound properly and allow it to dry before use. This not only reduces the risk of infection, but also ensures that the device sticks to the skin and stays in place.
The device is 12 times stronger than regular sutures and reduces scarring. Unlike traditional sutures, ZipStitch is also non-invasive, reducing the chance of infection caused by bacteria. It provides better protection than butterfly bandages and other tapes, repairing wounds faster and reducing the likelihood of scarring.
Zipper skin plasters are typically used for less serious cuts or wounds, or for minor surgery.
They help seal the wound by pulling the two sides of the skin together without coming into contact with the actual wound. This reduces the chance of introducing any bacteria or other material into the incision.
When considering whether to use skin plasters to close a wound, you need to ask yourself the following questions.
Are the wound edges straight? Skin Plasters are best suited for shallow incisions with straight, clean edges.
Is the bleeding light and easy to control? Apply pressure to the incision with a sterile cloth for at least 5 minutes. If the wound is still bleeding after 5 minutes, do not use Zipstitch.
Is the wound less than 1/2 inch in length? Skin plasters is not recommended for incisions 1/2 inch or longer.
Is it in an area where the skin does not move often? Skin plasters may not be appropriate for joints or other areas that may be difficult to hold in place.
Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and mild unscented soap.
Wash the wound to remove dirt or bacteria.
Gently pat the area dry with a clean cloth or towel.
Using your fingers, gently push the sides of the wound into as comfortable a position as possible.
Place each half of the skin plasters on either side of the incision to hold the wound together. Start on one side and then pull the other half over to help close the wound. Do not apply them in the same direction as the incision.
Repeat these steps for as many zipper Skin Plasters as possible to completely close the wound. Each Zipstitch should be approximately 1/8 inch from the next.
Place another bandage at the end of the Zipstitch on each side of the wound to help compress the sticky edge of each tape.
ZipStitch is often a good backup or alternative to regular sutures if the wound is not too deep or severe. They need to be applied and removed correctly. You also need to pay special attention to them as they help the wound heal. It is also important to keep a close eye on the wound and care for it if it does not stop bleeding or shows signs of infection.
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