Smart adhesive patch sticks securely and releases gently without damaging skin

Most people remember the sharp sting of removing a bandage from the knee. For people with fragile skin, however, this moment can be more than brief discomfort. In neonates, older adults and critically ill patients, repeated attachment and removal of medical adhesives can cause irritation, epidermal damage and even skin stripping.

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