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Jan 6, 2023

Understanding and Treating Mild Acne with Skin Care Topicals and Hydrocolloid Adhesive Products

Acne is a skin condition most people experience at some point in their lifetime. It’s estimated that acne effects 80-90% of teenagers in the Western world.

May 5, 2022

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.

Apr 1, 2021

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.

Mar 18, 2021

CBD Topicals for Pain Management and Skin Care

One of the fastest growing applications for CBD oil products today is pain management since, if proven effective, could offer a safer alternative to the potentially habit-forming medications often used to treat chronic pain.

Mar 4, 2021

Topical Treatment for Diabetic Skin Conditions

People suffering from diabetes are impacted by its affects in many ways, including an increased risk of developing multiple kinds of skin conditions.

Nov 10, 2020

Skin Adhesives And Topical Solutions to Manage Diabetic Skin Conditions

There are 387 million people living with diabetes worldwide today, and more than ½ billion expected by 2035, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Oct 13, 2020

What to Consider When Developing Custom Medicated Powders for Skin Care Needs

Scapa Healthcare’s Anthony Castrogiovanni, Site Manager, R&D and Regulatory Affairs at the Dallas facility shared some expert input and insights on developing custom medicated powders for external use.

Aug 12, 2020

Treating and Preventing “Maskne” Breakouts with Skin Care Topicals

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, breakouts that occur from wearing a mask have become so common that the term "maskne" has gained popularity.

Apr 15, 2020

Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19 with Effective Topical Solutions

The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has made people around the world much more cognizant of the many potentially contaminated surfaces they touch every day.