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Hydrocolloid Application Spotlight: Ostomy
For individuals living with a stoma, maintaining peristomal skin integrity is critical. Exposure to stomal output and moisture-associated skin damage are primary causes of peristomal skin complications.
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Hydrocolloid Application Spotlight: Health & Beauty
Hydrocolloids have been a key wound-care technology for many years. Today, hydrocolloid technology has evolved with formulations that integrate functional additives, such as ingredients for targeted skin benefits such as antimicrobials or infection control.
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Benefits of Occlusive Dressings in Wound Healing
The treatment of wounds has evolved over time, with differing perspectives on wound care impacting recommended treatment methods. For example, exposing wounds to open air was previously thought to be the most effective manner of treatment as this exposure would support the scabbing process.
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Innovation in Hydrocolloid Skin Adhesives
Hydrocolloid technology has been used in advanced wound care for many years. However, the market is now experiencing rapid growth as new applications and innovations expand the use of the technology. Pranabes Pramanik, senior principal scientist and R&D manager for materials and technology development at Scapa Healthcare, shared his thoughts about the growing market and how Scapa Healthcare is helping our customers create the innovative solutions needed to thrive.
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Do Hydrocolloid Bandages Really Help to Treat Acne?
Currently there is a buzz where many TikTok users’ videos feature the “hack” of using standard forms of hydrocolloid bandages available over the counter to help treat acne. Traditionally these bandages were used to treat minor cuts and blisters.
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