Hydrocolloid bandages, patches, and dressings can be used for this purpose. Unlike standard bandages, hydrocolloid bandages contain an ingredient that turns into gel when it absorbs fluids ...

After use, WoolAid bandages decompose in as few as four to five months, according to the company. A before-and-after photo set is particularly encouraging, showing only the slightest traces of a ...

PFAS Free Bandages: Which Brands Steer Clear of Forever Chemicals? That paper cut won’t last forever, but those PFAS? That’s ...

Background: Medical adhesive bandages are extensively used in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive ...

Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports. In animal testing, wounds treated with electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds ...

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” reached $10 billion last year. A leading seller made a large donation to President Trump’s election campaign. By Sarah Kliff and Katie Thomas Sarah ...