Adhesive bandages with at least one raised non-adhesive portion which is elevated above the at least one adhesive layer. The raised non-adhesive portion is peripherally surrounded by an adhesive layer and is designed to protect surgical sites and cutaneous wounds as well as any other skin malady. Neither the raised non-adhesive portions of the bandage nor the adhesive layer are in contact with the cutaneous layer which is the subject of the sought protection, with the adhesive layer coming into contact only with the area surrounding the affected site which can result in the reduction or elimination of exposure to moisture and/or contaminates. In addition, the surgical site or cutaneous wound is protected from force or impact. The raised non-adhesive portion may also be transparent to provide for monitoring of the surgical site or cutaneous wound while the surgical site or cutaneous wound remains protected.
