Hydrocolloid and Hydrogel Dressings

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Hydrocolloid dressings are wound dressings that are occlusive and adhesive and can form a gel with water. Hydrogel dressings have similar properties in a gel consistency. Various hydrocolloid gels and dressings have been used in wound management to maintain moisture and aid in debridement of necrotic tissue. These dressings have been evaluated in patients with cancer for management of radiodermatitis with moist desquamation and in patients with cutaneous toxicities.