Directions Directions for Use: 1. Clean and dry wound and surrounding skin thoroughly. 2. Apply adhesive bandage over wound. Do not stretch adhesive bandage when applying. 3. Firmly smooth adhesive border to skin. Directions for Removal: Gently lift the edge of adhesive bandage and slowly peel from the skin in the direction of hair growth. Change adhesive bandage if it begins to leak or is no longer sticking to skin; there are holes or tears in adhesive bandage.