<unk> s are used to treat uninfected wounds. Dressings may be used, under medical supervision, even where aerobic infection is present; the infection should be treated appropriately. The dressing is applied to a cleaned wound.<unk>  patches are sometimes used on the face for acne. Smaller sizes are used on acne, not only to get rid of acne, but to avoid acne scars. They are also used to secure nasogastric tubes or CPAP masks to the patient's face.<unk> s are used for pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores). Effectiveness The results of meta-analyses indicate no significant difference in healing rates between<unk> s and other dressings (including simple dressings) for venous ulcers, or for diabetic foot ulcers. There is tentative but unclear evidence for<unk> s for superficial and partial thickness burns.<unk> s were, however, superior to other substrates (i.e., alginate, film, gauze, hydrofiber, silicone) for treating skin graft donor sites.
Hydrocolloid dressing
Hydrogel dressing
Alginate dressing
Occlusive dressing
Wound closure strip
Vertical mattress stitch
Debridement
Horizontal mattress stitch