19 Best Waterproof Bandages For Swimming (2023 Updated)

These are probably the reason my finger didn’t get continue to get infected and lose a nail/need medical attention. Here’s a detailed account of my experience — I had a hangnail on my dominant index finger that I stupidly ripped off, and unfortunately that finger ends up in my 1.

5 year old rescue dog’s mouth a lot for various reasons. The skin on the edge of my nailbed where the hangnail once was filled with pus, so before I got these I cleaned it with alcohol drained what I could, cleaned it again, and applied some Neosporin with a regular bandaid overnight.

By morning it looked a little better but since fingers literally touch everything, I knew I needed something else if I wanted it to stay that way. Enter these hydro seal hydrocolloid bandaids. Hydrocolloid patches are amazing for healing zits, which are technically open wounds, so I had a feeling this would work well for my small finger wound.

After reading a lot of reviews to get an idea about the product’s use and effectiveness, I bought these and I’m so glad I did! Because I was using around my fingernail, it was tough to fit it well and I ended up pressing the edges together over the top of my finger and then using cuticle scissors to cut around the sealed edges it so there weren’t awkward corners.

It held very well for the most part, but because I cut around the top, I think that made it easier to separate from itself. However, I found it easy to pinch the edges back together and my finger began to heal nicely! I wish I remembered to take a p icture after applying.

I wore one for 24 hours and another for 48-60 hours. When I removed the 2nd one, the thin top layer of skin that remained over where the pus had been came off but the skin has healed well and a week later my nailbed is almost fully intact again.

I doubt many people need these for the same reason I did, but it would be really awesome if there were fingertip versions of these.

Saw these in a TikTok for use as acne patches. I have been struggling for months to clear two large patches of cystic acne on my cheek bones. I have a chronic picking problem so I really like to cover my acne with a barrier.

I love the Hero Cosmetics patches for individual spots but I needed something that could cover a larger area and the Hero ones are only recommended for whiteheads and popped pimples. I have been using these overnight and when I remove them in the AM each day the bumps on my cheeks are flatter.

I’m not using them to clear the acne so much as I’m using them to promote an environment where these bumps can heal and inflammation can decrease. They certainly seem to deliver on that front. They also seem to pull out gunk from pores in the same fashion as hydrocolloid acne patches (white blotches appear) which really surprised me to see on the deep cystic acne I have.

I put one on my chin which is currently not broken out and in the morning there were tons of white blotches on the patch. It left my chin looking airbrushed, so smooth. Only drawback thus far is removing them.

They are quite sticky so they hurt to peel off. I haven’t tried to remove them under running water which I assume would help loosen the adhesive. I’ve also not left them on for longer than 10hrs (packaging recommends leaving them on for multiday protection) so I think they’d hurt less to take off if they’ve been stuck on for a while and have had a chance to loosen on their own.

Overall, I’m really pleased with how smooth these leave my skin looking and how they seem to clear my pores.

Love the concept of these bandages. I had a major finger wound any was using standard methods of wound care for 2 weeks. Yesterday my 10 pack all in one hydro seal bandages arrived. Prior to application I cleaned the wound with neosporin foaming liquid and allow it to dry.

Your hydro seal bandages were very easy to work with (release from backing was simple and sterile-unlike your competitors) I applied 1 along the major axis of the wound. I applied another one at the tip of my finger.

I applied a 3rd bandage to ensure I could maintain a great seal as bandage #1 was very close to would boundary. As of this am I have no leakage from the wound package. Please see picture of my finger and the resulting wound package.

I can see a clear white line over the larger part of the covered wound (I believe this is good) Question-Is it ok to use multiple hydro seal bandages on a single wound? I can update this photo when it falls off where I will reapply until 100% healing is achieved.

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to Nexcare. I started PD dialysis about a year ago and have been unable to find anything reliable to keep my catheter site dry. I had been putting off my vacation, for fear of getting it wet and infected.

I tried the 6×6 absolute waterproof pads in the shower first, and then submerged myself in the bath as well. And they truly work! Not one drop of water, no moisture buildup inside the bandage, nothing.

I took them on vacation with me and I was able to spend hours in and out of the water without worry. I’m so grateful, and so are my kids now that mom can join them in the pool! – Thanks again.

I used these bandages to cover some stitches I needed to protect while working. I am a metal artist. These bandages helped keep my wound clean and protected while working with metal dust, acid, and then cleaning up afterwards.

They were perfect for keeping me dry when showering or swimming. Perfect for maintaining your lifestyle. Truly a fantastic product. I recommend these to everyone, especially when you need to maintain a tight seal around the wound.

As a side note, Nexcare’s customer service was very helpful when I had questions. A great company & product.

I just bought this product and I went swimming for over three hours in a river and it did not move or peel up or anything like that and it kept my wound completely dry! Before applying the pad I thoroughly cleaned and gently exfoliated the skin where the adhesive part would be sticking (DO NOT DO THIS TO THE WOUND OR INJURED AREA, ONLY THE SURROUNDING UNDAMAGED SKIN), to make sure the adhesive would bond perfectly to the undamaged clean skin.

If used properly this product is completely waterproof for long amounts of time 3+ hours. I haven’t tried it past three hours yet.

I bought this to hold a 3 inch square dressing in place on my torso. It was so sticky that I had trouble with scissors getting stuck to it. The sequence was: Tried to pull it off the scissors, but it stuck to my fingers.

Used tweezers to get it off them, but it stuck to the tweezers. Eventually managed to get the tape stuck to the dressing. It went on clean skin, no lotion or powder or anything on it, and held for about 24 hours before it began to peel off of my skin.

I wasn’t perspiring and it did not get wet. It sticks good when you don’t want it to, but lets go when it needs to stick firm. I eventually caved and used an adhesive fabric tape, but I have to make sure I protect it all when I am showering or it will come off.

Purchased from Amazon retailer. Product is OK but doesn’t stick quite as strongly as the old Waterproof tape. I notice that the new tape is made without latex, maybe that’s why.

This tape just is NOT like it used to be. It peels itself off the roll and does not seem to be sticky at all!! I use it for when I get a cut in one of my fingers. I put the tape around my finger over the cut and leave it for 2-3 days.

Once I remove it, the cut is all healed up!! Its great IF it stays stuck!!.

Got a blister from a new pair of shoes and used a generic bandaid, everything was fine. Got another blister the next time I wore the shoes but was prepared and put on the Flexible Fabric bandaid…found out quickly it’s nothing like the old version.

The bandaid lasted less than 15 minute while walking and frayed through to the skin in spots and blister was much more painful. Was totally shocked. Had to replace several times and skin was torn off giving me three spots needing bandages.

Finally had to ask someone at an assisted living facility I was visiting for some bandaids and they helped so much. Bandaids that were purchased at a dollar store and another unknown brand did not tear my skin nor fray and fall apart after 15 minutes.

I’m so upset and won’t purchase again. The level of discomfort and pain I experienced was way more than it should have been.

I bought a pack of your Extra Large Flexible Fabric bandages today since the Stay True Sheer bandages I had at home were awful and came right off or broke apart from the cushioned part. The Flexible Fabric seemed like it might serve my purpose, but it too is disappointing.

The bandage has no adhesive on the outer edges of the cushioned part so they gap open each time I move my hand. The adhesive part came loose from a small bit of water on my hands so half the bandage peeled right off.

I used Bandaid bandages since I was a kid, but this is not the same quality product that your jingle boasts about. I could have bought the generic brand and gotten the same quality for a significantly lower price.

The package I bought contains 10 bandages and I’ve already used three because they don’t stay stuck. What a poor product!.

These are good for a short time, but after several hours they start to fray and have annoying strands of fabric hanging out of end of bandage! Looks nasty, and this happened every time! Recently i had an injury that required daily bandages fir over a week.

After day 3, the skin around my wound was extremely itchy. I realized it was under the part of bandage that had the adhesive. It got worse over the days, got red, irritated and itching was intense. I had to discontinue using these, i assume i had allergic reaction.

The itching cleared up almost immediately. The good thing is the bandages stick very well, even through handwashings and they are flexible. But I cant use them, the allergic reaction compounded my pain and slowed down my healing.

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TranslateShow in original languageSon muy finitas pero cumplen perfectamente su función. No se notan casi nada, al ser transparentes. Tan sólo es que depende de la zona no duran mucho puestas, pero eso cómo todas las tiritas.

TranslateShow in original language-el producto Nexcare Aqua 360º Surtido son tiritas impermeables para pequeñas heridas para despues de un afeitado una rozadura etc.

My husbands grand daughter actually gave me this tip off something she had seen in a TikTok challenge and tried for herself. She’s 15 and is starting to get those pesky acne places that appear close to your hairline on your forehead when you are that age.

Anyways, so I’m sure you have heard of the clear Hydrocolloid dots like , and other similar products. Well those are uber expensive, so I’ve replaced that with these bandages or you may see them labeled on a box that looks identical as that you can find at any drug store or like big box store.

It doesn’t matter which one you get bc they are all the same. I’ve tried all the different shapes, sizes, and descriptions. So these bandages are designed to be worn for a long period of time and not removed because what they do is they “provide the optimal healing environment,” by letting the body’s natural healing process so it’s thing in a much faster amount of time than a spot that is exposed to the daily grime and things that collect on your face slowing down the healing process.

Obviously, it’s not ideal to wear a huge bandage on your face for days on end, but if you put one on like right when you get home from the day and leave it on until the last possible moment you can the next morning you will see an amazing disappearing act bc those blemishes are gone! Now if it’s a place you have maybe picked at already, and caused a sore, then honestly I would try to keep the bandage on for 1.

5-2 full days. Especially if it’s in an area that like your mask will hide it anyways or maybe if you aren’t leaving your house for anything that your appearance would really matter for. I’m telling you these babies are the real deal!.

I suffered a laceration to my back that required 7 stitches to close. I had a planned fishing trip and needed a waterproof dressing if I intended on going fishing. I purchased a box of Necare waterproof bandages and applied one.

I was amazed that the dressing remained on and sealed and provided a completely waterproofed wound throughout 7 hours of changing live baits, removing fish from hooks and then cleaning my catch. When I finished cleaning the fish my hands were covered in fish guts, blood, scales and water.

I removed the Nexcare dressing and to my amazement the only area of my hand that remained dry and free from fish blood was the wound site which was absolutely spotless and bone dry. I was able to enjoy a full day of fishing without ever worrying about my wound and I now keep a bunch of Nexcare bandages in my tackle box for future mishaps and future fishing trips!.

I’ve purchased these several times and used them on elbows mostly. They are comfortable to wear and stay on until I want to take it off. Have played sports, swam, showered and never had any water or dirt get inside.

Great bandage.

i have a very severe latex allergy to band aids! the name brand competitor “BD” we’ve all used growing up in the 90’s gave me literal raised whelped and blistered band aid boarders from wherever its adhesive touched my skin.

you could take the band aid off, and the shape of the band aid would be there for at least 3 days after, very. angry. skin. these dont do that and i can heal quicker and less painfully now. im now needing these to keep my wound dressings dry while showering after laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

im not going to push it and get into a scolding hot bath with them, but if accidently get my right side wet while in a hot shower, i dont really worry as much now bc these, as long as applied to skin thats been cleansed with alcohol first, stick to me like glue and dont give me blisters like the BD brand’s “latex free” claims, when BD didnt bother to actually make the adhesive latex free, just the band aid itself which was just, genius on their part.

very happy sensitive being with these nexcare bandages. the small ones are great for cystic acne getting it to heal faster, or bug bites that you just need to hold the gel onto the wound and really seal the ointment in there.

the other two are amazing for what i need them for rn. thank you so much for these<3.

I use these new I use Nexcare Clear waterproof bandages. They are NOT cheap but providing you can get the wrapping on the1. 25 x 2. 5 off of the bandage and also gently peel the bandage from its resting place, they are great.

I’m an RN so I know how to apply. What the problem is, is being unable to get the bandage OUT of its individual wrapper. Many times you can’t get the wrapper easily off to get the bandage and then the bandage itself seems reluctant to let go of its position.

I think 3M should perhaps take a look at the large size wrapping and redo it. Also, I’d like a coupon for Nexcare to compensate me for the multitude of its waterproof product that I have had to discard because the product WONT LET ME GET IT! Thanks.

Following shoulder/arm surgery I had to find a way to shower without getting my incision/staples wet. This product was awesome. IT WORKS! I highly recommend the Water Block Shower Care Bandage Protector Film to those needing a reliable way to keep an incision dry.

The Medical Supply company stopped providing over patches for the G6 CGM when showering. These worked very well, waterproof as it states.

This is OK for use in the shower, just don’t soak it in the tub or scuff over it in the water. All it is, is a piece of water proof tape. At $1. 25 for a 4″ square of tape I would expect more, but there isn’t anything that I have found that is any better.

These are great bandages!! I’ve had 3 spine surgeries and ankle surgery, this is what the hospital uses and this is what I used at home. There are a few different sizes, I’ve used all of them. They are clear and the entire bandage is sticky, you need to use gauze pads with these.

These can be used for cuts/scrapes and surgery incisions. If you are using these Tegaderm Bandages after surgery, they will keep your incision clean and safe. Any blood or drainage will stay on the gauze pad and won’t leak through the edges of the Tegaderm.

just make sure you put the gauze pad in the middle of the bandage, that way it will have the sticky part all the way around. The other great thing is that they are waterproof!!!! Don’t worry, take a shower, the Tegaderm will protect your incision or cut/scrape.

Tegaderm bandages can/will stay on for 1-3 days so you don’t need to change it every day, there’s no need to because they seal the incision all the way around so no dirt or anything gets in. but, if you are using these after surgery, follow your doctor’s instructions for incision care.

These bandages can also be used to hold an IV or tubes in place. These Tegaderm bandages have so many uses! And, it doesn’t hurt to remove them! I definitely recommend Nexcare Tegaderm Bandages for all of your medical needs!!.

I don’t often get cuts bruises but when I do I want to make sure the bandages first aid supplies I buy are reliable effective. I received a sample of Nexcare tegaderm waterproof transparent wound dressing from @pinchme in exchange for my honest opinions.

I was glad to receive this sample because I had never tried this wound dressing before. This waterproof dressing is destined to provide protection to wounds, cuts, blisters everyday abrasions while they heal.

It is designed to stay on for up to seven days even if you are swimming, showering, or bathing to keep dirt germs out. Additionally it is designed to adhere to your skin without irritation. Recently I decided to wear a newer pair of shoes without wearing socks for a quick walk was horrified when I took them off to find that a huge piece of skin from my Achilles heel rubbed away.

It was tender to the touch needed to be cleaned. After applying some neosporin to the wound I topped it off with transparent wound dressing. It was easy to apply adhered to my Achilles heel easily. It was truly transparent did not come off even when I showered.

The only con about this wound dressing was that it could use a small cotton rectangle in the middle of the dressing if only to provide cushion for the wound. This abrasion was located on the back of my heel and when I went to put on shoes with backs it rubbed against the wound and irritated.

The dressing adheres to your skin so well it becomes almost a second skin provides no cushion for comfort. Other than that this dressing was great for protecting my wound from dirt germs.

I like Nexcare bandages by far compared to other brands but they are hard to find all the models or types as a whole. This particular bandage was purchased for a skin infection from shaving my head(boil on neck).

The bandage is the correct size and as labeled but needing to be water proof means also sticking. It touts that it lasts many days yet comes off while sleeping or just because it is humid outside. It is a nightmare to open and apply; yes because it is complicated and fragile but also because sanitary procedures are easily compromised also with this product.

Perhaps repetitive us by professionals would make it okay but a child or occasional user, which is likely the case when pulled from a Walmart shelf, is likely to just end up not so good. I would accept that it could be me if not for my active life style and way too many occupational, athletic, and accidental incidents in life, meaning, I am highly experienced in all sorts of ailments, injuries, and products of this sort.

This one sucks as the worst of all-time and it is not cheap! I mean we are talking about a bandage here! How complicated or troublesome could it be in the end!.

Love band aid brand. I prefer to buy mine local vs online quick ship companies. I love the affordability of multipacks and that this has variety. Super great to have in 72 hour kits or first aid cabinets.

I like the kid themed ones because when an owie happens my lo feels safe and I feel prepared. I always keep some in my wallet for emergencies. The stretchy fabric ones are intense- the glue on those is very heavy duty.

If you need protection this is the pack for your injuries. My favorite are the clear second skin like ones because they stay on. Those are gMe changers. Would recommend to all friends!.

I found these after a bad fall in which I had a deep scrape on my knee. Normal bandaids wouldn’t stay on and caused painful friction. After first application my pain was immediately relieved and a white bubble formed around the wound within an hour.

I reinforced the edges with waterproof bandaids just in case but it stayed on for 5 days until I took it off. My wound looked much better and was now about halfway through the healing process without any scarring.

I decided to apply a second one but this time around it did not bubble up and it’s been over 24 hours. I left it on for the sheer fact that removal of the bandage is time consuming and my wound should still heal without the bubble.

Has this happened to anyone else or is there an explanation for why that may have happened? Other than that, the hydro seal is definitely worth the money and one I will be keeping in my first aid kit from now on.

These completely changed my family’s life. The other day, my daughter fell on the ground and scraped her knee. There was blood EVERYWHERE!!! We had no idea how to stop it from coming out. I’m walks my husband with a thing called Band Aid?! Wow.

Just wow. Stopped that sucker and no more tears. Best purchase ever.

Very disappointed in the new version of this tape. The original type in the metal container was rubber based and was much, much better. So much for progress….

started buying boxes of these individually packaged items for first aid kits. Now I’m hooked! We much prefer these individual packages over a tube of anything! It’s nice because we all have Altoid Tin first aid kits for purses.

I also made a little larger first aid kits with some tins purchased here on amazon that are just a bit larger than an altoid tin. Those tins are 3-3/4 x 5 x 1-1/2. (see pictures attached). We have kits in purses, cars, desk, sports bags, etc.

I even give kits away for free to my girlfriends, and we plan to make mini kits with the neighborhood kids this summer excluding some of the items I have pictured which are not appropriate for kids to handle.

mostly they will have bandaids, lip balm, etc – we will let their parents decide what goes in their kit. ).

Purchased Band-Aid Water Block Tough Strips (20). The adhesive compound used to get the bandage to stick to my skin (shaven and dry) was so weak that the bandage would generally fall off on application.

No attemped readjustments of the bandage (i. e. , pull off and put back on). The adhesive was that weak. The tear away strips on the back of the bandages was easy to remove, which may be a sign of a lack of adhesive.

The skin area is not sensitive or delicate. Could not achieve a seal for wound due to poor adhesion. LOT #3371B. The review page changed my star review from 1/5 to 5/5. That’s odd. Although there is an edit option, I couldn’t get it to stop changing my star rating.

This is an absolutely amazing product that does come in different sizes. It can be put right over a wound that has a bulky dressing. I’ve also seen nurses and doctors cut one in 1/2 if the coverage is just quite not large enough.

This specialized material used to do so keeps wound dry and free of any debris in which can carry bacteria. Best part there is absolutely to pain at removal time. No more nasty painful tape! I’ve been seeing this used more and more by medical professionals it’s just incredible.

After an operation don’t be surprised to awake and see what looks like plastic wrap on you. At the pharmacy it’s slightly expensive but honestly it is worth every penny Susan D.

After living with an open wound on my side for the last few years after surgery for a bacterial infection, I have been around and around with all the different kinds of wound dressings. Most don’t stick (for long at least), none block out moisture and are easily removable without pain or adhesive leftovers on your skin the way Nexcare bandages do.

They also keep moisture in and off my clothes as well as out. I was lucky to find them, the store was out of my regular brand, which I wasn’t happy with anyways and decided to try them. What a difference, like night and day.

A bandage that does what it says, stays put all day and is easily removed with out adhesive buildup on the skin. And they are truly waterproof, I can even shower with it on and it stays put. Thank you very much for your product and I recommend this product to anyone with any wound that needs this type of dressing.

I use a strip of the waterproof flexible tape to hold it on because of the area my wound is at. its highly moved around by bending and walking and regular daily acitvities. The two together work wonders.

Thank you!.

I have been buying this on a regular basis. more like once a week!! I am a dialysis patient, and have a catheter in my chest. I cannot afford to get it wet, and risk infection. I started using these, and it prevents it from getting wet, and most importantly helps keep out the germs.

A few of the other patients has started using this as well, and it’s so much easier on the dialysis technicians, and they love it instead of using bulky gauze and medical tape. I wish they ALL can afford this!! Thank you!!.

I wouldn’t think a bandaid would need a review, but I’ve seen some things man. So here is why I love THESE bandaids in particular: -it’s a classic. Original design: you can’t go wrong. -stretch weird fabric: not sure what it’s made of, but it wraps so nicely.

-adhesion: it freaking stays put! I greatly dislike when my bandaid unravels and I become that person that unknowingly left a bandaid that became a health hazard. -absorption: absorbs a fair amount of blood.

Haven’t had a bandaid that was soaked nor a serious injury (knock on wood) so I can’t really compare. But if I had to guess, I’d say this bandaid can handle it. All in all: it does what it says it does.

They peel off immediately so there is zero protection. Do not spend your money on this.

I like zilver pleisters. They are not only protecting but healing ones

Standard and always good bandages for when I need them.