DermaFilm Hydrocolloid Dressings

Hydrocolloid dressings work by absorbing wound exudate and forming a soft gel that keeps the wound bed moist while sealing out bacteria and contaminants — the kind of environment that supports faster, more comfortable healing for partial-thickness wounds, pressure injuries, and abrasions. DermaFilm builds on that principle with a conformable, occlusive design that stays put on awkward areas and cushions the site against friction and pressure.

This collection spans the sizes and shapes clinicians actually reach for. Smaller options like the DermaFilm Hydrocolloid Dressing 1.5 x 1.75 in (31110) and the 2 x 4 in Rectangle (31240) suit stage I–II pressure areas and minor wounds, while the DermaFilm HD 4 x 4 in (00239E) and 6 x 6 in Hydrocolloid/Film Square (00306E) cover broader wound beds. For high-risk bony prominences, the contoured DermaFilm Sacral 6 x 7 in (00279E) is shaped to hug the sacrum and resist rolling, and the Oval 4 x 6 in (31460) fits heels, elbows, and other curves.

A common question: how long can a hydrocolloid stay on? DermaFilm can typically remain in place for several days depending on exudate levels — you change it when the gel bubble nears the dressing edge, not on a fixed schedule, which reduces disruption to the healing site. The tan, low-profile appearance is discreet under clothing, and sterile options like the 31240 and 31110 support use where a clean field matters.

Explore related options in our Hydrocolloid Dressings and broader Advanced Wound Care collections, or start from the Wound Care category to build a complete dressing protocol.