Hydrocolloid Dressings for Wound Care

General Recommendations

• The American College of Physicians recommends hydrocolloid dressings for reducing wound size in pressure ulcers (weak recommendation, low-quality evidence) 1
• Current wound care guidelines primarily recommend hydrocolloid dressings for pressure ulcers and chronic wounds rather than viral lesions 1, 2
• Guidelines for diabetic foot ulcers state that dressings should be selected principally based on exudate control, comfort, and cost rather than specific dressing type 3