<unk> s are useful for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. In the form of fibres trapped in a wound,<unk>  is readily biodegradable and can be rinsed away with saline irrigation. Subsequent removal therefore, does not destroy granulation tissue, making dressing change virtually painless. The ease of biodegradation is exploited in making<unk>  sutures used in surgical wound closures. Since<unk> s require moisture to function effectively, they cannot be used for dry wounds and those covered with hard necrotic tissue. This is because it could dehydrate the wound, delaying healing and this is their major disadvantage.
Alginate dressing
Hydrocolloid dressing
Hydrogel dressing
Occlusive dressing
Debridement
Wound closure strip
Negative-pressure wound therapy
Liquid bandage