Retaining ulcer and wound dressings

Nonadhesive dressings can be held in place using tapes and film dressings, but these may cause medical adhesive–related skin injury on removal. Skin injury occurs as superficial layers of skin are removed by the adhesive. If the skin is fragile and adhesive fixation is required, consider using a tape or film dressing with a silicone adhesive. Nonadhesive options can also be used; these include tubular or cohesive bandages. Crepe bandages are not recommended as a fixation method because they are bulky, can have a tourniquet effect and lose elasticity.