Hydrocolloid Dressing

Effects

  • Absorptive
  • Promotes wound healing
  • Absorb exudate
  • Promote epithelialization
  • Can remain on the wound for up to a week

Indications

Mainly for chronic wounds: Pressure ulcers, lower leg ulcers.

Selected products

  • Hydrocoll
  • Coloplast
  • Comfeel Plus
  • Suprasorb H
  • Varihesive E /-Border

See also

Hydrogels, wound treatment