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2. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   Silicone gel sheeting addresses the 3 requirements well among scar treatments. Several randomized controlled trials were carried out to assess the effectiveness. Silicone gel sheeting produces a statistically significant reduction in scar thickness and color amelioration. Therefore, it is an evidence-based non-invasive preventive treatment.

3. What Is in Hydrocolloid Bandages, and How Are They Used?

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   Hydrocolloid bandages are used to treat open, superficial wounds and open pimples. These bandages are highly effective for creating and supporting an environment conducive to wound healing. They ...

4. Keloid Scar Treatments: Do They Work? - WebMD

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   Keloid scars from piercings may make you more self-aware about that body part. ... Topical silicone gels and sheets. ... Use a silicone gel pad or pressure pad to reduce the risk of developing a ...

5. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   The active surface of the dressing is coated with a cross-linked adhesive mass containing a dispersion of gelatin, pectin and carboxymethyl cellulose together with other polymers and adhesives forming a flexible wafer. In contact with wound exudate, the polysaccharides and other polymers absorb water and swell, forming a gel. The gel may be ...

6. How to Treat Skin Picking Disorder (Excoriation) - WebMD

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   Experts think automatic picking may be a form of self-stimulation. ... If you're sensitive to adhesive, use a gauze pad with paper tape, or use silicone gel or hydrogel sheets. Silicone gel or ...

7. First Aid Tips: How to Treat Burns, Cuts, and Bites - WebMD

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   Clean a pair of tweezers with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Grab the end of the splinter with the tweezers. Pull it out at the same angle as the splinter went in. Clean the skin again with soap ...