A hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent[1] dressing for wounds. A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradable,[2] breathable, and depending on the dressing selected, may adhere to the skin, so no separate taping is needed.[3]

The active surface of the dressing is coated with a cross-linked adhesive mass containing a dispersion of gelatin, pectin and carboxymethyl cellulose together with other polymers and adhesives forming a flexible wafer. In contact with wound exudate, the polysaccharides and other polymers absorb water and swell, forming a gel. The gel may be designed to drain, or to remain within the structure of the adhesive matrix.[4]

The moist conditions produced under the dressing are intended to promote fibrinolysis, angiogenesis and wound healing, without causing softening and breaking down of tissue. The gel which is formed as a result of the absorption of wound exudate is held in place within the structure of the adhesive matrix. Most hydrocolloid dressings are waterproof, allowing normal washing and bathing.[5]

Uses

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Hydrocolloid dressings are used to treat uninfected wounds.[6] Dressings may be used, under medical supervision, even where aerobic infection is present; the infection should be treated appropriately.[citation needed]

The dressing is applied to a cleaned wound. Hydrocolloid patches are sometimes used on the face for acne. Smaller sizes are used on acne, not only to get rid of acne, but to avoid acne scars.[7] They are also used to secure nasogastric tubes or CPAP masks to the patient's face.[citation needed] Hydrocolloid dressings are used for pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores).[8]

Effectiveness

The results of meta-analyses indicate no significant difference in healing rates between hydrocolloid dressings and other dressings (including simple dressings) for venous ulcers,[9] or for diabetic foot ulcers.[10]

There is tentative but unclear evidence for hydrocolloid dressings for superficial and partial thickness burns.[11] Hydrocolloid dressings were, however, superior to other substrates (i.e., alginate, film, gauze, hydrofiber, silicone) for treating skin graft donor sites.[12]

References

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  8. ^ Heyneman, Alexander; Beele, Hilde; Vanderwee, Katrien; Defloor, Tom (2008). "A systematic review of the use of hydrocolloids in the treatment of pressure ulcers". Journal of Clinical Nursing. 17 (9): 1164–1173. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02218.x. ISSN 1365-2702. PMID 18416792.
  9. ^ Palfreyman, SJ; Nelson EA; Lochiel R; Michaels JA. (2006). Palfreyman, Simon SJ (ed.). "Dressings for healing venous leg ulcers". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (3): CD001103. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001103.pub2. PMID 16855958.
  10. ^ Dumville, Jo C.; Deshpande, Sohan; O'Meara, Susan; Speak, Katharine (2013-08-06). "Hydrocolloid dressings for healing diabetic foot ulcers". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2013 (8): CD009099. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009099.pub3. ISSN 1469-493X. PMC 7111300. PMID 23922167.
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  12. ^ Sinha S, Schreiner AJ, Biernaskie J, Nickerson D, Gabriel VA (June 2017). "Treating pain on skin graft donor sites: review and clinical recommendations". J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 83 (5): 954–964. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000001615. PMID 28598907. S2CID 44520644.
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