How do Hydrocolloid Bandages Help to Create a Healing Environment for Acne Blemishes?

Acne is one of the most common and persistent skin irritations for millions of adults. Somewhere around 80% of adolescents and young adults (ages 11 – 30) will suffer some degree of acne. While you may already know it’s unhealthy and counterproductive to pop pimples, you may not have heard of some of this effective …

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Hydrocolloid & Acne

Can hydrocolloid bandages serve as an effective acne treatment? Yes, this has been part of our skin and wound care solutions for quite some time, and dermatologists have taken this approach themselves in many circumstances. Lately, lay, people, have even explored the concept with over-the-counter hydrocolloid materials. What are hydrocolloid bandages and why do they …

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Wounds vs Ulcers

What is the difference between wounds and ulcers? Both can be painful and require medical treatment. However, there are important differences such as their cause, the speed at which they form, and the proper way to treat them. This article will discuss how and why to distinguish between wounds and ulcers. Wound vs Ulcers: What’s …

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