A hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent dressing for wounds. It is biodegradeable, breathable, and adheres to the skin, so no separate taping is needed. The active surface of the dressing is coated with a cross-linked adhesive mass.
About Hydrocolloid dressing in brief
A hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent dressing for wounds. It is biodegradeable, breathable, and adheres to the skin, so no separate taping is needed. The active surface of the dressing is coated with a cross-linked adhesive mass.
The moist conditions produced under the dressing are intended to promote fibrinolysis, angiogenesis and wound healing.
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