Hydrocolloid bandage

A bandage that does more than cover the cut.

A fabric plaster keeps dirt out and that is about all it does. A hydrocolloid bandage absorbs the fluid a graze or a blister gives off and holds a moist, covered surface underneath, which is the condition skin repairs in rather than scabbing over.

How the material works

Where it helps

Blisters, grazes, and anything that weeps.

Those are the wounds that stick to a dry dressing and hurt again when it comes off. A hydrocolloid bandage lifts away without taking the new surface with it. It is the same material STIK already uses on spots, in a shape built for a cut instead of a pimple.

Questions people ask about hydrocolloid bandages

What is a hydrocolloid bandage?

A hydrocolloid bandage is an adhesive dressing made from a gel-forming material that absorbs fluid from a wound. Instead of simply covering a cut, it holds a moist, protected surface underneath, which is the environment skin repairs in rather than scabbing over.

How is a hydrocolloid bandage different from a normal plaster?

A fabric plaster keeps dirt out and lets the surface dry into a scab. A hydrocolloid bandage absorbs what the wound gives off and keeps the area moist and sealed, so the dressing lifts away without pulling at the new surface.

What are hydrocolloid bandages used for?

Hydrocolloid bandages suit blisters, grazes and shallow cuts, particularly wounds that weep and would otherwise stick to a dry dressing. They are the same material used on acne patches, in a shape built for a cut.

Can you shower with a hydrocolloid bandage on?

Hydrocolloid bandages are water-resistant and normally stay on through a shower. They are changed once the pad has taken up as much fluid as it can hold or the edges start lifting.