Will I have any problem entering the U.S. with a band aid on my finger?

I am boarding a plane to the U.S. in the next few hours and I had to put 2 bandaids on my fingers because of an accident. Would this cause any kind of problem with the immigration official during the biometrical scan?

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I accompanied my grandmother on a trip abroad a couple of months ago, where she took a nasty fall. She had severe lacerations on each of the fingers on her left hand. If I remember correctly, the hospital gave her twenty stitches. The immigration officers didn't give her a hard time at all. However, the fact that she was both elderly and had this rather severe injury probably contributed to the officers allowing her to keep her bandages on.

So, I'm not sure what your experience would be like if you have a papercut or another minor injury. But either way, accidents happen. I would like to think that immigration officers understand that, so I don't think you'll be given too much trouble. But if they do ask you to remove your bandages, it would probably be best to be compliant.

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How long can I leave a band-aid on for?

The key is that it stays continuously moist throughout the healing process. For most minor wounds and cuts, five days should be sufficient. Bandaging without the moist barrier is not as effective. It is the petroleum jelly that will keep it moist and keep air out.

When should band-aid be removed?

In general, bandages should be changed daily and can be removed once a cut has scabbed over.

Can a band-aid cut off circulation?

What should you know about using a compression bandage? The bandage should be snug, but it should not cut off circulation. Check your toes (if the bandage is wrapped around your foot or ankle) or fingers (if it's around your wrist).

Are there bandages for fingers?

BAND-AID\xae Brand Flexible Fabric Knuckle and Fingertip Adhesive Bandages are especially designed to cover and protect minor wounds on fingers and knuckles and help them heal faster than an uncovered wound.

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