If your tax picture is pretty simple, and you don't have a lot of special circumstances that you can write off as itemized deduction, you'll probably get the standard deduction. The standard deduction is a set amount based on your filing status â married filing jointly, single, head of household and so on.
Keep the wound area clean. 2. Keep the wound dry for 48 hours; a plastic bag or piece of plastic glove can be taped over the. wound while showering. After 48 hours, the wound can get wet during everyday cleaning. activities (showering, handwashing), but otherwise keep the wound dry. 3. If the edges of the Steri-Strips begin to come loose, trim the free ends with a pair of scissors.
A protective dressing is not usually necessary, but the wound must be kept dry until the strips are removed (around three to five days if on the head, or 10-14 days for cuts over the joints). If the strips are difficult to remove, it may help to moisten them with warm water for around 10 minutes.