Elastoplast offer family protection of all cuts and grazes and even minor burns for all skin types. Their range provides plasters and dressings for both adults and children that allow for your specific needs to be met. Elastoplast are constantly creating new products, for example silverhealing plasters (plasters containing silver for increasingly quicker healing), the spray plaster, in case plasters aren’t for you, as well as their original and still the best, fabric or waterproof plasters.
How often should I change my plaster?
Usually, it is recommended to change First Aid Dressings daily due to hygienic reasons. Some plasters such as the Fast SilverHealing Plaster that provides moist wound healing conditions are recommended to be left in place for up to two days or more in order not to interrupt the healing process.
Is it better to let small wounds dry at the fresh air instead of putting on a plaster?
It is a myth that keeping minor cuts and grazes uncovered and letting the air get to them helps them to heal faster. Research shows, however, that covered wounds heal more efficiently and have a reduced risk of infection. Elastoplast products provide protection until the wound is completely healed.
Which plaster should I use for my sensitive skin?
If you have very sensitive skin we recommend to use Elastoplast Sensitive plasters or Elastoplast Sensitive SilverHealing plasters. These plasters are especially developed for sensitive skin and are very skin friendly.
Which Elastoplast plaster are waterproof and water resistant?
Elastoplast offers a range of water resistant and waterproof plasters. Elastoplast Aqua Protect, Fast SilverHealing and Spray Plaster are all waterproof and will not fall off while washing or showering. All Elastoplast children's plasters are water resistant.