First off I want to say shipping was extremely fast came days before expected delivery date. I recently purchased acne dots that are supposed to do the same thing which they did. Unfortunately the acne dots don’t last long I went through the box in 2 days so I thought i’d try something different. I remembered learning about this type of bandage in nursing school. Although I haven’t encountered them since graduating I figured what the heck. I cut the bandage to fit the areas of acne on my face and applied them at 11am yesterday. When I awoke this morning it had pulled all of the nasty puss and exudate to the surface which I was able to wipe away with witch hazel. This stuff is a god send. I suffered from acne at age 14 and now pushing 40 it had returned with a vengeance. Topical acne treatments with peroxide have left black scars on my face related to hyper pigmentation. Which is common for black skin. I wish I had thought of this months ago but thank goodness I found this before it got any worse. I know that this is for pressure sores, wounds, and ulcers but trust it works for acne to avoid popping pimples and scarring. One bandage goes along way for acne purposes.
I've used corsx acne dots before. Then someone said nexcare ones are better, so I tried those. Then, ofc someone had to tell me that duoderm dressings trumps over the other two and I'm wasting my money, so I bought this after I finished the nexcare ones and THEY WERE RIGHT. These are the best! I am highkey salty and feel ripped off now that I'm using these. I put a pic of the nexcare sheet next to a duoderm sheet. You only get one sheet with 30 stickers in the nexcare versus a whopping 10 sheet pack from the duoderm. Look how tiny that sticker sheet is to the duoderm. What a rip off. The duoderm is thinner, you can cut the size to your own liking, and they actually adhere better to your skin and work better at sucking out the gunk. Honestly, just get these if you're getting them for acne. You are wasting your money otherwise.
These hydrocolloid dressings are great. I chewed up the end of my index finger with a rotary saw. I didn't get to the bone but sliced down the middle of the tip into the nail (3/16" wide gap) and took off a third of the nail (stupidity and working too fast). I never got any stitches, probably could have used a couple. I cleaned the wound with a mild detergent solution (no antiseptics) and put on a hydrocolloid dressing. For the next 7-8 weeks I would change the dressing about every 4 days ( It would usually start to "stink" after 4 days). After a couple of weeks I would cut the dressings in 2 and only use half of each one when I changed dressings. The dressings are absolutely waterproof but they breathe. At each change the wound which looked like a bit of raw hamburger at the start looked slightly better. Had a lump like growth of skin on the top of where my nail was removed and the cut gap was coming together, being bridged with fresh skin. At the end of 7 weeks the gap was closed with no scar visible and I had normal feeling in the tip of my finger. The nail was formed and the little growth of flesh was less than the size of a pea. I stopped using the dressing and within a week the little growth had dried up and came off (with a little prodding). Final result is you cannot tell my finger was injured. The theory is, the moist environment allows the body to move in the building blocks (cells, enzymes) needed for repair. No iodine or antiseptics, just soapy water or a mild saline solution for cleaning since the antiseptics would hinder the natural response of the body. ( you have to be vigilant at examining the wound to make sure no infection gets a foothold......if it does, get it treated). The body is pretty good at healing if given the chance which is what the hydrocolloid wet environment provides. The "stink" is from the dead cells that you wash away when you change dressings....the online literature says change dressings every 4-7 days. I was impressed with these having not even heard of hydrocolloid before my injury.....from "hamburger" to no scar , without stitches in 7 weeks.
This is why cyclists shave their legs. Two days ago, this was still bleeding through the bandage until I purchased Duoderm to place on the roadrash. If you ever have roadrash, I HIGHLY recommend this product.
The second picture goes from top to bottom
1) Deep nasty rash that typically bled through dressings until I could completely seal it with Duoderm
2) Pretty nasty rash that bled through older dressings, but I could never keep sealed with a smaller Duoderm patch
3) The not so nasty rash that I covered with dressing that shifted under the wrap and scabbed over before getting Duoderm so I never put it on.
It's unbelievable how fast the leg and top one have healed. I have another HUGE rash on my butt which took the most damage in the crash, but I'm going to give it a few more days under the patch. I will say I went from limping because of the tugging of the skin on my butt to practically feeling fine the next morning with full mobility after using this patch. I could even finally shower after a few days of apprehension. Seriously, this product is unreal.
Most pharmacies near me didn't carry it, and if they will order it, they'd charge almost double the price of it on here with one day shipping.
Expensive? NO!! CHEAP AND AWESOME!
Had some very sore stage 1+ bed sores on my bottom. Suffered. Saw Doctor. Told me to sit only on a straight chair and stay out of my recliner. Researched and found info on MERK MANUAL and they pointed to this type of dressing. At that point I( really didn't care what it cpst I ordered the same day prime. Put one on and after 2 days got concerned so I peeled itoff. NO PAIN PEELING. The sore spots a GREATLY IMPROVED. I also put and a few pieces of this tape https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MWUKI0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also an AWESOME product. Amazon is half the price of the local drug stores. By next week my bottom will be like new.
Both are products worth buying.
Feature Product
- For use on superficial, minimally exudating wounds.
- Extra Thin CGF adheres to moist and dry surfaces to seal off the wounds and promotes faster healing than conventional gauze.
- Its sheer, thin, flexible design allows for observation and conforms readily, even on difficult-to-dress areas.
- Causes little or no damage to skin upon removal
Description
DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing is a hydrocolloid dressing indicated for the management of lightly exuding wounds. It combines a unique ConvaTec hydrocolloid formulation that distinguishes it from other hydrocolloid dressings and a vapor-permeable outer film to provide an occlusive moist environment.
I have been using ConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin CGF Dressings 4 X 4 Inches since June 2017 for PPPP (Palmo Plantar Pustular Psoriasis). It is hard enough to find answers and medicine that actually works for this horrible auto immune disease but to find something to get you through the day... well, that's priceless.
Pros: Each 4x4 sheet can be trimmed to fit any area (heels, toes, the whole sole of your foot). The extra thin feels like a second skin. Total collusion. I can keep it on for 1-2 days and even go through the shower comfortably. The blisters and dry skin that comes with PPPP are still there, still happening but I can walk.
Cons: The down sides aren't many - peeling it off may sometimes take more than just dead skin. You just have to be patient and careful. The only other downside is that all of my socks are being ruined but I can live with that and purchase new socks.
I highly recommend ConvaTec DuoDERM Extra Thin CGF Dressings 4 X 4 Inches for PPPP and I will continue to use it as long as they make it because the best that can happen is that I get my PPPP in remission. It's my new normal and this product saves my sanity.
These are better than the "bubble bandaids" and can be cut to the size needed to cover a wound of almost any kind. Body heat allows them to "meld" to the surface and stay inin even odd shaped prominences such as knuckles. They generally stay on through at least a few showers if not longer, leave in place as long as it is intact and you should see a fairly dramatic change within 24-72 hours. The price is outstanding if you consider that one package of four to five very small and odd shaped bubble bandages cost $5-$9 and these can be cut into any shape or size needed. Please read the instructions as I this is a medical grade item and following directions and knowing when it is or is not appropriate for any wound is important. Great purchase every first side kit should have.
I was very apprehensive to use this over my sutures as I found conflicting info about whether or not it was ok to do so. However, since I was going to be in a dusty environment, a bandage covering my Vaseline covered sutures didn't seem like a great option, so I gave the Duo Derm extra thin a try. I used it the day of my surgery so that any chance of infection was reduced. When I went in for my suture removal 7 days later the nurse told me that my wound healing was what most people have after 2 1/2 weeks. She was very surprised at how well it was healed. Be aware that the Duo derm WILL stick to your sutures if you don't cover them with a layer of ointment or Vaseline. I cleaned the area very well with antibacterial soap, dried it with a fresh towel, applied Vaseline (brand new container) just to the line of sutures, cut a piece of Duo derm 2 inches larger than my line of sutures (in all directions), warmed it between my hands for 5 minutes, peeled off one side of the tape (holding it with tweezers), applied it centering it over my sutures and gently pressing down, then pressing down the rest of the bandage (without stretching). It stayed in place all week, without any peeling up. When it was time for removal I just gently starting rolling up all the edges toward the center of the bandage. There was some pulling involved, but it did not pull on my sutures. Great product! You will not be disappointed by your results if you apply it properly.
New tissue is regenerating quickly on a second degree burn in the moist environment created by this hydro colloid dressing. Picture is after using this product for 4 days.
This is a fabulous product. AQs a 78 year-old taking steroids, my arms were full of scabs from injuries where my thin skin tore away. They would scab over but the scab took months to go away. I was able to eliminate all of the old scabs by simply putting a little piece of Duoderm over the scab. In a few days the scab disolves and healing occurs underneath. The scab comes off when you remove the bandage and never returns.
I now carry a piece of Duoderm in my wallet. When I tear my skin, I simply wash it off and apply a patch of Duoderm, which protects the open wound. When I take it off the wound is nicely healed with no scab!
During healing a bubble of white ooze forms under the Duoderm. It looks icckey when you take off the Duoderm but warm water and soap cleans it off and you find that it is nicely healed.
I love the fact that you can leave the Duoderm on for days and even shower without rebandaging.
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