What are Adhesive Wound Dressings? 25 sterile 10cm x 9cm conforming adhesive hypoallergenic wound dressing. When can I use them? To dress surgical wounds, cuts, grazes & abrasions. How do they work? The sterile absorbent pad draws moisture from the wound & provides wound protection. The pad is surrounded by a peel off adhesive film which sticks to the skin without causing irritation. The adhesive film is especially pliable & stretchy which makes it excellent for applying to difficult areas such as the elbow, knee & shoulder.