There are variety of wound dressing that can be used with wet wounds. Alginate wound dressing is one of those. Despite its wide use from the early 1950s, alginate dressings remain less popular compared to some other kinds of modern wound dressings. However, this remains as one of the most effective dressing to be applies […]
What is Collagen Wound Dressing – When and How to Use It
Collagen is essential for skin cell regeneration and thus, wound healing. The most crucial role of collagen, which is providing relief to any kind of wounds, is required by various kinds of wounds in any stage. This is one of many reasons why collagen wound dressing is widely used and admired, although it costs much […]
How to make a moist wound dressing
Different from a very old belief of letting scrapes, scratches, and other minor wounds open to free air for healing, some reviews find out that it in fact, is best to keep a wound site moist in order to promote faster healing. This is possible, since moist environment is the most suitable one for skin […]
What is Hydrogel Wound Dressing – How and When to use it
Years ago, people were told to open any wounded regions all over the body to free air in order to promote healing. However, numerous research found out that moist-based wound care is generally more advised that this dry wound care, in that the former promotes more proper environment for faster skin cells growth and thus, […]
How long can a Hydrocolloid dressing stay on?
Its ability to adhere and mold to the wounded intact skin, to give extra moisture to the wound site, and to maintain sufficient flexibility of the wounded site during healing process have made hydrocolloid dressings a frequently-used wound care during these last years. Proper use of hydrocolloids enable the patients with a wounded site, such […]
What are the different types of wound care dressing?
Say you were just dismissed from a hospital after a major surgery or you are currently having a minor cut or wound from an activity you just engaged, whatever your situation is, taking care of your wound is a critical part after the cut took part. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Having the right type of […]