For years, medical professionals (and consumers) have used hydrocolloid dressings to treat all kinds of uninfected, superficial wounds — think cuts, scrapes, light burns, and blisters. The same ...

Formulating salad dressings with whey cheese and a combination of hydrocolloids could offer alternatives to food formulators, says a new study from Brazil. A combination of xanthan gum (XG), propylene ...

Q: What dressing is best for dry wounds? A: As with wet wounds, there are several questions that need to be asked when determining the best dressing to use. They include: How much exudate does the ...