ConvaTec DuoDERM Hydroactive Sterile Gel, 15 Grams Tube for Management of Partial and Full-Thickness Wounds, Aids Autolytic Debridement, 187990, Box of 10 Tubes

My elderly mother was diagnosed with stage 1 bedsores, basically bruising, by a dermatologist and 2 geriatric specialists. We saw a wound specialist for another issue and it occurred to me to ask for their expertise. The verdict was that not only was Mom's bruising not deep tissue damage but the recommended treatments were inappropriate and made her condition worse, including making her skin so dry & itchy that she clawed at the irritation wounding herself. She was hospitalized, again for an unrelated issue, and the hospital provided and recommended DuoDerm for these wounds. Due to their location on her buttocks is is difficult to keep any sort of dressing affixed and the thin skin tears and bleeds from the adhesive. The DuoDerm successfully covers the injuries and protects from moisture and sticking to her undergarments. We apply whenever her clothing is changed or she toilets. The improved healing is noticeable.

THIS CREAM IS VERY GOOD MY FATHER IN LAW USES FOR HIS SKIN.

This product is amazing!! I was going to keep it as “my secret”. I put this on at night and let it dry before actually going to climb into bed. This way it drys and there is no residue on my pillows. In the morning it has dried and you appear as though your face has been covered with shellac. I’m one of those people who love to peel the peel. If you prefer you can always wash it off. I never have put a moisturizer on my face as I have large pores and it only makes my skin more prone to breakouts. I’ve discovered this late in life but, it is the only moisturizer i willI use and truly love!

DuoDERM lo recomiendo un excelente producto

The gel works well as a barrier between the gauze and the wound to keep it moist and prevent the new growing skin from being peeled off when changing the gauze. Something to note. For best results you should change the dressing daily to avoid the gel from drying up too soon and losing its effectiveness.

Backstory: I had a pretty wicked burn (3x3") right above my ankle and I had been using Tegaderm to dress the wound while it drained and healed which worked quite well. However, after using it for weeks on end, yes the dressing was changed, it started to irritate the skin around the wound from having something stuck to it. Also the ski season started which meant my boot would apply some pressure to the wound. Luckily I had a few sheets of Duoderm which unlike Tegaderm includes an absorbent. The duoderm worked awesome and the wound healing speed increased fast. However, after a hard three consecutive days of skiing the wound did not like that and all the new skin I that it had made was gone, left I was with a fresh wound. Still not terrible but I was out of duoderm so I searched my options on here. Initial review: I just received the Duoderm gel and the directions vaguely touch on how it's to be used and the internet is of little help. From my understanding you're supposed to apply the Duoderm to the wound and use a traditional dressing over that but I ordered it thinking that I could just apply the gel and let it dry and I'd essentially have a lightweight dressing. So far this seems to be the case. The gel goes on wet and depending on the thickness seems to dry quick and you're left with a plastic-y covering, perfect for rolling a sock over or just something to keep your pants from touching the wound. I've been applying and letting it dry and then applying another layer, this seems to build it up but it is still quite a thin layer. I did order more Duoderm sheets as they will hold up to my ski boots but so far my initial thoughts are that this is a solid high-tech product that seems like the future. After a few days I will do a follow up review.

Great Product......

They are made for a small spot on the body, but they work really well!!

Liked too much

Useful for wound care and establishment of barrier for open wounds. Seems beneficial as a stand-alone product as well as under hydrocolloid dressing to prevent sticking. Will continue to experiment but glad I purchased.

This sealing gel seems too unknown. Perfect for a rash, cut or burn. It should be in everyone's first aid kit or personal go to medical kit. One tube lasts a long time. This is a very useful product that you just can ot find at drugstores.

It's really working

A miracle gel for the bed ridden 👏🏻