“Hydrocolloids are wound dressings that have been used for decades on the skin for chronic ulcers, trauma wounds, and even burns,” says Dr. Jamie Glick, a dermatologist at New York Dermatology ...

Cleanse the wound with water or saline solution and dry carefully. Apply a thin foam dressing such Allevyn or a hydrocolloid dressing such as DuoDERM, which can be left on until they wrinkle or ...

The Science: Pimple patches are typically made from hydrocolloid material, a substance originally used in medical dressings to draw out fluid from wounds. When applied to a pimple, the patch ...

If so, you or an adult probably cleaned the wound, stopped the bleeding, and then placed a bandage over it. Try this activity to compare how two different types of bandages work with your body! Note: ...