Efficacy of an Innovative Film-Forming Wound Dressing on Open Wounds.

ABSTRACT

Standards in post-surgery wound care management require a rapid healing process in order to prevent and minimize abnormal scarring. For the healing process to start as early as possible, the ideal dressing should be applied directly on the open wound and perfectly adapt to it. The authors report a case study series regarding the efficacy of a flexible film-forming wound dressing in the form of a gel (Stratamed®, Stratpharma AG, Switzerland) that is approved for the use on open wounds and injured skin. Evidence from the current study shows that, while remaining safe to use, the dressing was efficacious in promoting epithelialization and accelerated wound healing of areas in which skin integrity had been compromised, and at the same time prevented the formation of abnormal scars. Results were observed across a broad range of dermatologic surgical procedures. All treated conditions showed a beneficial outcome, as well as an overall favorable patient treatment perception.