Skin Protectants & Barriers
This common ointment forms a breathable, semi-occlusive barrier ideal for minor burns and dry skin.
What is Aquaphor?
This vitamin, when applied topically or taken orally, helps promote epithelial turnover and skin health.
This bandage sticks to itself, not skin, and is used for compression and support.
What is Coban (Cohesive Bandage)?
This gauze dressing contains petroleum to prevent sticking and is often used for burns
What is Petroleum Gauze (e.g., Xeroform)?
This silver-infused textile is placed in skin folds to reduce moisture and microbial growth.
What is InterDry Ag?
This brand of zinc-based cream is often used to protect against incontinence-associated dermatitis
What is Baza Protect?
This antioxidant vitamin supports collagen synthesis and capillary strength in wound healing.
An elastic wrap commonly used for sprains and strains
What is Elastic Bandage (e.g., Ace Bandage)?
A gauze dressing impregnated with iodine, useful for necrotic or infected wounds.
What is Iodoform Gauze?
A silver-containing alginate dressing designed for moderate to heavily exuding wounds.
What is Melgisorb Ag?
This over-the-counter product made from petroleum jelly locks in moisture and promotes wound healing.
What is Petroleum Topical (Vaseline)?
Designed not to stick to the wound bed, this dressing reduces pain during removal.
What is Non-Adherent Dressing?
These adhesive strips are used to close small wounds or incisions, offering support and reducing tension.
What is Steri-Strips?
This gel is used to moisten and lubricate wounds during dressing changes and helps reduce pain.
What is Carrington Carrasyn Gel?
A long strip of gauze used to pack deep, tunneling wounds.
What is Packing Strip?
This skin barrier cream provides a cooling effect and is made with menthol and zinc oxide.
What is Menthol-Zinc Oxide Cream?
A sterile dressing used to cover closed surgical wounds and absorb minimal drainage.
What is Dry Sterile Dressing?
This antiseptic is used for pre-surgical skin cleansing and is effective against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses.
What is Chlorhexidine?
This hydrocolloid dressing maintains a moist wound environment and promotes autolytic debridement.
What is Duoderm?
Used to fill wound cavities, this soft material is highly absorbent and conforms well to wound contours.
What is Kerlix Gauze?
This essential mineral, often used in both topical and systemic wound treatments, is key for collagen production and epithelial repair.
What is Zinc Sulfate?
This clear adhesive dressing allows wound visualization while protecting from contaminants.
What is Transparent Film Dressing?
This naturally occurring acid found in Vashe Wound Cleanser is also produced by the human immune system.
What is hypochlorous acid?
A silicone foam dressing that minimizes pain during dressing changes.
What is Mepilex?
This type of dressing softens dry necrotic wounds and helps debridement by retaining moisture.
What is Oil Emulsion Dressing?