I got this for a severe sunburn (second degree burn with areas that instantly swelled in greater than 4 inch diameter blisters), which I'm not going to take photos of because it's pretty terrible to look at--but with such skin damage, I needed a way to protect the raw, injured skin below the blisters. This is especially important along the waist band where pressure and friction would exacerbate the damage. The hydrocolloid roll lets me cover the very long area (with a little overlap) in a movable, non-binding way, keeping the raw skin moist and as healthy as possible so it can heal. It's easy to cut lengths as needed, according to the dimensions of the burn. It's self adhesive, although an additional protective bandage at the waistband helps protect the hydrocolloid from the clothing. Pretty gentle to peel it off after every other day, too. This roll seems comparably priced, and it allows a lot more versatility in determining length compared to the pre-cut options. It arrived well packed and labeled. Read more

It performs how hydrocolloid bandages work. It has excellent waterproof properties and protects a wound well. It is sticky so removing it might pull a cut back open. I like that it is a little thinner than similar bandages, meaning that the edge doesn't feel as raised (the thicker edges on other bandages drives me nuts). I also like that the backing is a little wider than the bandage, making it easy to peel off. I was not a fan of the bandage on the outside of the roll with the backing on the inside for two reasons. There is a piece of tape that held the starting edge of the bandage in place; removing that tape pulled and stretched the bandage where the tape was applied. The entire roll also easily unraveled after removing the tape, it did not stay tightly wrapped on the core. I suspect both these issues would be lessened if the backing was on the outside of the roll. Read more

These perfectly adhere to affected skin providing a good deal of both protection while locking in moisture to allow the body to work its magic at cell recovery. The tape almost acts as a synthetic secondary skin unlike standard bandages which are like adhering hope and dry paper to your body. This specific tape is particularly great because it is even better at making sure you have the right size for ample coverage. Most hydrocolloid products that I have encountered have always been metted out in very specific and nearly useless shapes. Not this.... provided you have a less than catastrophic injury, you should always have the perfect amount. It is both flexibly soft and smooth assuring that there is minimal discomfort. These are great to have in the medicine cabinet as well as any go-bag or first aid kit. Wonderful product! Read more

I find hydrocolloid material really useful for treating acne. I appreciate how comfortable it is; in most cases you can easily forget you’re even wearing it. It’s better than traditional bandages which can pull on your skin and/or be painful to remove. I’m happy with this 12 foot roll because it’s such a good value compared to buying tiny pimple patches. You can cut pieces off this roll to whatever size you need. Its thickness and stickiness are similar to other hydrocolloid products I’ve tried. It was $14.99 when I got it and has increased to $15.99 since then. This is an average price based on other 12 foot hydrocolloid rolls on Amazon. Personally I don’t trust it to be completely sterile and wouldn’t use it on an open wound. But the box makes claims about it being “medical grade” and sterile. Read more

This was my first time using hydrocolloid tape for first aid, and I originally got it for small cuts and skin abrasions. Out of curiosity, I tried using it on a bug bite that had swollen up and was really itchy and to my surprise, it actually helped a lot. The itching went down, and I didn’t even need to grab any itch cream. It’s not what it was specifically designed for, but it worked for me. The tape itself is soft, flexible, and very comfortable on the skin. It sticks well and stays in place, even through daily movement and light bathing. I’ve also used it to keep small wounds covered and dry while showering, and it’s done a great job protecting the area. You get a good-sized roll that you can cut to whatever size you need, which makes it really versatile. It’s breathable, waterproof, and easy to remove without pulling at the skin. Overall, I’m really impressed with how useful this has been and not just for cuts, but for unexpected things like insect bites too. Definitely something I’ll keep stocked in my first aid kit. Read more