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Hydrocolloid dressings are known to have a unique design. They include an adhesive compound containing gel-forming agents like gelatin or sodium carboxymethylcellulose. The adhesive compound is laminated on a film or foam made from polyurethane. Dressings so formed are absorbent, flexible, waterproof, and self-adhering. Hydrocolloid wound dressings provide insulation and a moist wound environment conducive to healing. They use the moisture and enzymes of the body to hydrate the wound bed for faster healing.
Hydrocolloid dressings are available in paste, gel, or sheet form and may be used as a primary or a secondary dressing. The paste or gel dressing needs a secondary dressing for proper security. When used as a secondary dressing, the wound surface should be in the contact of an alginate or a gelling cellulose fibre.
Hydrocolloid wound dressings consist of a hydrocolloid matrix containing materials like pectin, gelatin, and carboxymethylcellulose. They are an absorbent, opaque, waterproof, and adherent wafer that carries hydrophilic colloidal particles in a hydrophobic polymer. When the dressing comes in contact with the wound surface, the fluid is absorbed by the hydrophilic particles. These particles swell, liquefy, and convert into a gel over the wound surface, enhancing autolytic debridement. Hydrocolloid bandages are impermeable to oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide.
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These types of dressings are not suitable for all wounds and shouldn’t be used if there is heavy exudate or infection. More disadvantages:
Hydrocolloid dressing is used to treat different types of wounds. Best results are seen when the wound is uninfected:
Hydrocolloid bandage is usually contraindicated for:
HPFY offers an extensive collection of hydrocolloid dressings that includes dressings that come in the form of gel, paste, or sheet and are transparent, absorbent, anti-microbial, adherent, or non-adherent.
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Now, when you are familiar with the benefits and usage of hydrocolloid dressings, HPFY offers you a wide product range from top-selling hydrocolloid dressing brands like DuoDERM, Comfeel, Exuderm, Restore, etc.
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