Do Hydrocolloid Bandages Really Help to Treat Acne? | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Currently there is a buzz where many TikTok[1] users’ videos feature the “hack” of using standard forms of hydrocolloid[2] bandages available over the counter to help treat acne. Traditionally these bandages were used to treat minor cuts and blisters.

Hydrocolloid technology is definitely not new; it has been used in wound care for many years due to its absorbing properties and the ability to create a protective barrier over the skin. Considering that a blemish is not that different from a wound, the treatment of mild to moderate acne is a natural extension for this technology.

How Hydrocolloid Technology Works on Acne?

Hydrocolloids contain gel-forming agents/properties with a flexible adhesive applied to a carrier such as a film to create an abs...