Adhesive bandages are thin strips made of woven cotton or rayon fabric coated with an adhesive. These stick to the skin and are used to heal wounds and hold cuts on the skin. These bandages protect wounds from further injuries, friction, bacteria, and dirt. These can be used for edema control and pain management, wound management, orthopedic support, post-surgical compression, and sports and athletic wraps. Adhesive bandages are available as medicated or non-medicated bandages. The major types of adhesive bandages used include clear bandages, fabric bandages, plastic bandages, sensitive skin bandages, sheer bandages, and specialty bandages.