BAND-AID® Brand PRO HEAL® Collection: Our Most Advanced Healing Bandages
Fast forward to better healing** and less scarring* with advanced hydrocolloid technology. Our 5 DAY PROTECT and hydrocolloid gel pad bandages create the optimal moist environment for skin to heal. 100% waterproof. Designed for comfort. Made by the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand.***
How do hydrocolloid bandages help wounds heal better?
Hydrocolloid bandages create an optimal moist healing environment that helps promote your body’s natural healing. Many people believe wounds should breathe, but the best care starts with cleaning the wound and covering it so it stays moist, creating the ideal environment for better healing** and less scarring*.
What are hydrocolloid bandages actually for?
Hydrocolloid bandages are ideal for minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, abrasions, and burns. They absorb moisture slowly and efficiently forming a gel that creates a moist environment to promote a better healing experience.
What is the white stuff that forms on a hydrocolloid bandage?
The white bubble forms because the hydrocolloid bandage slowly and efficiently absorbs wound moisture as part of the healing process. As your wound continues to heal, this bubble will grow in size.
PRO HEAL® 5 DAY PROTECT
Why you’ll love it
Wear 5 days for less scarring* and 60% better healing**.
100% waterproof seal. Stays on 5X longer than regular bandages, blocks water, dirt, and germs.
Ultra-thin, flexible, almost clear material. Blends with skin for a barely-there look and natural feel.
Hydrocolloid advanced healing technology provides up to 5 days of continuous protection in 1 bandage.
Absorbs wound fluids as healing begins forming a white bubble that shows progress beneath the seal.
How to apply
For best results: stop the bleeding, clean the wound, skip ointment, and leave the bandage on for up to 5 days or until it falls off.
How to remove
For best results: gently lift an edge of the bandage, slowly stretch it sideways, and continue to stretch as the bandage lifts off.
Why choose BAND-AID® Brand PRO HEAL® 5 DAY PROTECT
Wear for 5 days for less scarring* and 60% better healing**. These 100% waterproof, ultra-thin hydrocolloid bandages stay on 5X longer than regular bandages. These bandages feel like a second skin that helps unlock your body’s natural healing power†.
Why moist wound healing matters
Many people believe wounds should breathe, but the best care starts with cleaning the wound and covering it so it stays moist, creating the ideal environment for better healing** and less scarring*. Hydrocolloid bandages are designed to:
Maintain a moist healing environment, which promotes better healing**.
Protect against bacteria and contaminants, thanks to their occlusive seal.
Minimize disruption to healing tissue by reducing the need for frequent changes.
This extended wear time is beneficial. It helps prevent scabbing, infection risk, and promotes better healing**.
Hydrocolloid technology — how it helps skin heal better
Hydrocolloid technology creates a moist healing environment that absorbs fluids, protects from germs, and helps heal wounds better with less scarring versus an uncovered wound. Unlike regular bandages, they’re designed to stay on for multiple days.
Hydrocolloid technology — how it helps skin heal better
Hydrocolloid technology creates a moist healing environment that absorbs fluids, protects from germs, and helps heal wounds better with less scarring versus an uncovered wound. Unlike regular bandages, they’re designed to stay on for multiple days.
Hydrocolloid technology — how it helps skin heal better
Hydrocolloid technology creates a moist healing environment that absorbs fluids, protects from germs, and helps heal wounds better with less scarring versus an uncovered wound. Unlike regular bandages, they’re designed to stay on for multiple days.
What makes BAND-AID® Brand PRO HEAL® hydrocolloid bandages different?
Wear for 5 days for less scarring* with PRO HEAL® 5 DAY PROTECT
100% waterproof
Advanced hydrocolloid technology which creates a moist environment, absorbs fluids, and protects from dirt and germs.
Clinically tested to deliver 60% better healing**
From the #1 Doctor and Dermatologist Recommended Brand***
Stays on longer than regular bandages
*versus uncovered wound
**Based on a 7-day average of the percentage of subjects showing improvement of general wound appearance vs. standard of care
***IQVIA ProVoice Survey November 2025
†Hydrocolloids create an optimal moist healing environment