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Hydrocolloid Dressings, Hydrocolloid Bandages

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Hydrocolloid Dressings

Hydrocolloid dressings are "wafer type" non-breathable, biodegradable, self-adhering opaque synthetic wound dressings containing gel-forming agents intended to promote angiogenesis, fibrinolysis, and wound healing for dry wounds such as superficial lesions, pressure sores, and ulcers.

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Exuderm Odorshield Hydrocolloid Dressings by Medline
Starting at: $252.93
Medline
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These Exuderm Odorshield Hydrocolloid Dressings are ideal for shallow wounds with minimal drainage, as the ...
Brand: Medline
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Comfeel Plus Pressure Relief Hydrocolloid Dressing with Alginate
Starting at: $19.64
McKesson
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Comfeel Plus Pressure Relief Hydrocolloid Dressing with Alginate maintains a moist wound healing environment. The ...
Brand: McKesson
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Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing
Starting at: $36.24
McKesson
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The Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing is transparent, allowing for easy visual observation of a wound and reducing ...
Brand: McKesson
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Restore Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing 4" x 4", Box
Starting at: $39.58
Cardinal Health at Home
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Thinner, occlusive dressing with flexible backing. Maintains a moist wound environment. Manages minimal exudate in ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Sterile Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing
Starting at: $41.99
McKesson
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Sterile Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressings eliminate the need for taping and help reduce unscheduled dressing changes. The ...
Brand: McKesson
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Restore Hydrocolloid Dressing, Box of 5
Starting at: $45.54
Hollister
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The Restore® Hydrocolloid Dressing is occlusive and sterile, with highly-absorbent hydrocolloids and a cushion-fit ...
Brand: Hollister
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Replicare Thin Hydrocolloid Dressings
Starting at: $48.74
McKesson
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Replicare Thin Hydrocolloid Dressings can be used on lightly draining wounds, to absorb wound exudate, to keep the ...
Brand: McKesson
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DuoDERM Hydroactive Gel
Starting at: $56.55
Cardinal Health at Home
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Tegasorb Hydrocolloid Dressing
Starting at: $62.13
Cardinal Health at Home
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Tegasorb Hydrocolloid Dressing absorbs exudate rapidly.
***NON-RETURNABLE HYGIENE PRODUCT***
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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DuoDerm Signal Hydrocolloid Dressing
Starting at: $65.92
Cardinal Health at Home
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DuoDerm® Signal (tm) Hydrocolloid Dressings are designed to stay in place with tapered border edges that won't ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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RepliCare Hydrocolloid Dressing
Starting at: $66.10
Cardinal Health at Home
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RepliCare Hydrocolloid Dressing features a thin edge design to reduce edge rolling over wounds. ***NON-RETURNABLE ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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3M Tegaderm THIN Hydrocolloid Dressing, Quantity of 10
Starting at: $75.43
Cardinal Health at Home
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Combines the excellent moisture vapor permeability of a transparent dressing with the absorbency and conformability of ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Restore Plus Conformable/Tapered Edge Wound Care Dressing 4in x 4in |  Box
Starting at: $76.82
Cardinal Health at Home
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Restore Hydrocolloid Dressing is a conformable occlusive dressing with flexible outer layer. Maintains a moist wound ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Comfeel Plus Contour Sterile Hydrocolloid Dressing, Box of 5
Starting at: $80.05
McKesson
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The Comfeel Plus Contour Sterile Hydrocolloid Dressing conforms to hard-to-dress areas of the body in order to protect ...
Brand: McKesson
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DuoDERM Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing
Starting at: $85.26
Convatec
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DuoDERM® Extra Thin Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing is a hydrocolloid moisture-retentive wound dressing for superficial ...
Brand: Convatec
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Replicare Ultra Advance Hydrocolloid Alginate Dressings
Starting at: $87.33
McKesson
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Replicare Ultra Advance Hydrocolloid Alginate Dressings have thin edges and an extra-strong adhesive that keeps the ...
Brand: McKesson
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Comfeel Plus Triangle Hydrocolloid Alginate Wound Dressing, Box of 5
Starting at: $90.00
McKesson
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The Comfeel Plus Triangle Hydrocolloid Alginate Wound Dressing is shaped especially for use on injuries in the sacral ...
Brand: McKesson
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Combiderm ACD Non-Adhesive Sterile Dressing
Starting at: $100.27
McKesson
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The Combiderm® ACD® Non-Adhesive Sterile Dressing is an easy-to-use, non-adhesive, highly absorbent ...
Brand: McKesson
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Replicare Hydrocolloid Dressing
Starting at: $168.16
McKesson
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Beveled edges help keep the Replicare Hydrocolloid Dressing from sticking to clothing or bed linens, reducing the risk ...
Brand: McKesson
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Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Sacral Dressings, Case of 24
Starting at: $346.03
McKesson
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What are Hydrocolloid Dressings and how do they work?

Hydrocolloid dressings are “wafer type” dressings containing gel-forming agents mixed into an adhesive compound, layered onto a water-resistant and flexible outer layer. They sometimes contain an alginate (insoluble gelatinous carbohydrate found in brown seaweed) to increase absorption capabilities.

The wafers are available with or without an adhesive border, in various thicknesses and precut shapes, and are self-adhering. The precut shapes include square, round, oval, triangular, sacral and butterfly — for ease in dressing odd-shaped areas of the body such as elbows, heels, shoulders and the sacral area. Many are transparent to allow better visualization of wounds, some are odor-preventative, and others include tapered non-roll edges.

The “body side” active surface absorbs moisture from wound exudate, swells, and forms a gel that is held within the structure of the adhesive medium. This produces moist conditions under the dressing that promote wound healing without softening and breaking down tissue. This gel is not free running and mobile, but is held within the adhesive matrix structure.

The part of the dressing touching the undamaged skin surrounding the wound will remain intact until the level of the exudate overwhelms the dressing. When this occurs, the gel will begin to migrate over the intact skin toward the edge of the dressing. This is visible from the top and is a sign that the dressing should be changed.

Hydrocolloid dressings are occlusive, and so provide insulation and autolytic debridement along with a moist healing environment. Autolytic debridement occurs by allowing the dead or damaged tissue to degenerate on its own. The wound remains covered and moist with a hydrocolloid dressing, and may be placed under a compression bandage.

Most are waterproof (allowing normal bathing and washing), and provide a barrier against outside bacteria. It is important to ensure that a wound is free of dirt or external bacteria before applying a hydrocolloid bandage. A clean wound will likely remain free of infection, under this type of covering.

What are examples of the types of wounds for which Hydrocolloid Dressings are used?

  • Clean, partial thickness or full thickness wounds.
  • Wounds that produce little to no discharge, sometimes called “dry wounds.”
  • Partial and full thickness venous leg ulcers.
  • Burns.
  • Skin tears.
  • Facial acne.
  • Protect newly grown intact skin or areas where surface trauma has recently healed.
  • Secure CPAP masks or nasogastric tubes to the face.
  • Pressure ulcers (bed sores).
  • Eczema treatment. (Provides barrier against scratching and seals in steroid ointment.)
  • Generally used for non-infected wounds with scant to moderate drainage.
  • Granular or Necrotic wounds.

Hydrocolloid dressings are not recommended for wounds with heavy exudate, or when infection is present. They must be used with caution (and under medical supervision) on the feet of diabetic patients. Dressings require changing every 3 to 7 days, depending on the level of wound exudate and manufacturer guidelines.

Rehabmart is pleased to offer a large selection of superior quality Hydrocolloid Dressing products from renowned manufacturers that include Independence Medical, McKesson Medical Surgical, North Coast, Medline and other fine manufacturers.


Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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