Recovery Aftercare Derm Shield Tattoo Cover Up Patch - Latex-Free & Waterproof Tattoo Aftercare Bandage - Transparent Matte Film - Breathable & Flexible - Promotes Healing & Skin Renewal (6" x 2 yd)

Perfect. Easy to apply, good quality and super sticky even after a few days wear. Waterproof so showering is easy, and because it's prevented scabbing and flaking so far, it's made the aftercare so much nicer and easier for my new tattoo compared to when I did the old cling film and moisturiser method for my last ones. You get loads in a roll too so good value for money.

I had spinal surgery and was told not to have a shower for 10days and only wet towel wash. I definitely couldn't go that long without a proper clean. I got suggested Second skin (derm tattoo). I have to say this stuff is amazing. Not one drop of water got to the wound and I was able to clean myself and feel fresh again. Adhesive is very good. Durability is very good. Complete protection. Excellent value for money. I did not have any skin irritations however this all depends on the individual and your allergens so be cautious. Remember you have to shave the area or wiped clean and dry then apply. Preferably get someone else to help you. If you are covering a wound by some medical gauze to cover your wound or staples. When it comes to measuring and cutting out always go to inches in every direction around the wound to have maximum coverage and adhesion. Allow the area to adhere for about five minutes and you should be good to go.

I consider Tegaderm the benchmark in assessing transparent, film dressings. It is an excellent brand and probably has the widest popularity and use medical facilities in the United States. It was also the first transparent film dressing to be available over the counter (that I know of) I have tried numerous others, but Derm Shield is the first transparent film that I like better because it is the least visible. I'm not a medical professional who can assess this type of bandage for wounds holding an IVs and such things. I can, however, offer the review from the perspective of a person who use this transparent dressing cover small wounds, over hydrocolloid bandages and to protect fragile skin all over from face to foot. Derm Shield is marketed for a post-inking aftercare to help protect fresh tattoos. I cannot attest to its use in the situation either, so do not know if there any different things one has to consider when putting bandages over fresh ink. But I do know that Tegaderm has long been used for that purpose, so a comparison between the two might be valid. That being true, I would buy Derm Shield in a heartbeat over it or any other transparent film dressing because Derm Shield lasts just as long and the most invisible. I originally wrote this review after comparing for a couple hours but decided to leave the dressings on for a few days, so I could include information about durability in my review. I've taken several pictures that I hope will help others . The Tegaderm I was using was from a 2" wide roll as pictured above. (A much cheaper option than individual "frame style" dressings"). For the first picture I picked an area that is difficult for transparent film dressings to remain invisible: around the mouth where wrinkles and movement are issues. For this comparison I used not only Tegaderm and Derm Shield, but also peice cut from an Opove frame style dressing. The Derm Sheild was a little harder to apply when cutting prices this small. The edges seem harder to get sealed down flat. I'm not sure cutting from a smaller piece would make a difference. However, the Derm Shield film is the least noticable film whether around my mouth, on forearm or over the "tattoos" I drew on my calves. Because the edges were a bit more difficult to get totally flat, I worried the Derm Shield wouldn't last as long. However, after 5 days including two really long showers, the Derm Shield held just as well. The picture of the two films on my forearm shows that both brands had no problem staying on for 5 days. I included pictures of the two films on my calves taken 5 days later as well, but unfortunately I had forgotten about them and scratched my leg so the Derm Shield is peeling up more around the edges than is a fair comparison. However, that happened a couple days ago and I'm surprised it didn't continue to peel off. With many bandages once the edge comes up, it's all over. But the Derm Shield held like a champ. Buying this in the big roll then cutting it makes this a great deal.

Great product, I went for this brand over cheaper alternatives as I was given dinner of this by my tattooist, it really works well and it's hand for other cuts and scrapes too. You get absolutely loads on the roll, great value for money.

If you're having reactions to Saniderm, buy this. After healing a few tattoos with Saniderm, I grew a sensitivity to it. This works just as well, but much better for me as my skin tolerated it so much better. Applies and removes like you'd expect an adhesive bandage to. Solid product