INSTRUCTIONS: Clean wound area thoroughly. Ensure skin is dry. Peel off the release paper, center the dressing over the wound. For bordered dressings, press the adhesive edges to secure. For non-bordered, cover with secondary dressing.
That also makes for seamless changing and pain-free removing. HYDROCOLLOID AGENT: Hydrocolloids are occlusive, waterproof dressings that create a protective patch over the wound, acting as a scab, and allowing the body to retain healing fluids.