A method of closing a wound with a dressing. The method including: restraining at least a portion of the dressing corresponding to the wound into a first shape； adhering first and second portions of the dressing across the wound； removing the restraint from the dressing while the first and second portions are adhered to the skin by removing a member from the dressing to allow at least the portion to move towards a second shape and apply a force tending to close the wound.
