Hydrocolloid Plasters

[Paul_B]

When do you use them and when not to use them?

I've got a deep,, little wound that's finally dried up and scabbed over but I need to protect it because it's where I'll knock it too easily. I've run out of large enough plasters and dressings apart from a few hydrocolloid plasters.

Since I've finally cleared up an infection I'm the wound with a course of antibiotics I don't know if a moist environment under such plasters is right now it's final stopped leaking blood or pus.

Anyone know whether they'd be a good idea?

 

[Van-Wild]

If its still leaking pus it hasn't healed yet. It needs to air.

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[Paul_B]

Dry as a bone now. Which is why I wonder if these plasters are a good idea. I was brought up with the concept of a wound drying up being good. These plasters seem to work by keeping them moist.

I certainly think the scar reducing part of them is too late. The cut simply didn't close with steristrips so it's really only the protection of a plaster I need but not with these if they're not right to use.

 

[gg012]

I use them for protection purposes like you are considering, mainly because in positions that flex a lot they seem to stay on better than normal plasters

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[TLM]

As far as I understand gel patches are to be used on unbroken skin against chaffing. Wound gels are apparently all antiseptic for the reason you mentioned.