Blog - Wound Care Product Reviews

When managing an ostomy with a hernia, selecting ostomy supplies that provide both support and comfort while helping reduce the risk of complications is essential. Every hernia bulge and body type means not one thing might work for the other, but there are some helpers out there. People with an ostomy (colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy) are at higher risk of developing parastomal hernias, which occur…

Have you heard about Hydrofera Blue Dressings before? I hadn’t until recently when I was having some skin issues. My fantastic nurse brought these to my attention, and the dressing has helped the area heal. It is easy to apply and manage. Whenever I find such good tips and tricks, I like to share them with the ostomy community in hopes it could help someone…

You’ve recently been told that you’ll be wearing an ostomy bag temporarily or permanently. This is a lot to digest emotionally and psychologically for anyone. As you go down the list of things to learn, you realize the appliance will be adhered to your skin and could hurt when taking it off.  Thoughts of the time as a child when your mom or dad was…

Many ostomates across Canada have used Convatec’s Niltac adhesive remover spray or wipes for years.  The Silesse barrier spray and wipes another staple in many ostomates’ routines.  Convatec has recently discontinued Niltac and Silesse, replacing them with the Esenta line. But don’t worry, the change isn’t as scary as you might think! Our Marketing Coordinator, Carly Allen, who has a colostomy, called Convatec to get…

Are you looking for a way to treat an open wound? Triad Wound Cream is a topical antiseptic cream that helps heal minor wounds and reduce pain. This cream is easy to use and can be applied multiple times throughout the day. Here’s a short review of why Triad is effective for healing and how to start using it right away. How Does Triad Work?…

Traditional bandages and medical coverings aren’t cutting it when it comes to your wound or skin irritation. They are challenging (even painful) to apply, must be changed often, are uncomfortable, don’t provide adequate coverage, and do little to speed up healing. So on and so forth. You’ve heard that a liquid skin sealant is an answer for your wound woes. It’s true, as the right…

For the uninitiated, a liquid skin protectant (or skin sealant) is a formulation designed to protect vulnerable wounds on the body. A liquid skin protectant may need to address complications include wound exudate (leaked fluid from blood vessels into nearby tissues) or other forms of excessive moisture that may come from incontinence and similar concerns. A liquid skin protectant forms a transparent protective coating on…

In the most simple sense of description, hydrophilic substances are those that attract moisture. It’s this property that make hydrophilic dressings ideal for wound management. They are especially critical to the management of persistent pressure ulcers and venous stasis ulcers (non-healing wounds in the lower extremities) but can also be employed for dermal lesions, first-and second-degree burns, partial-and full-thickness wounds, and even superficial wounds and…

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As Canada’s go-to resource for ostomy supplies, we sell a lot of Coloplast products. And while the brand most certainly has a diverse offering, we have seen significant general consumer interest for their line of skin care solutions. This actually comes as no surprise, as over the last 5 years Canadians have become more educated on health and wellness products than ever before, especially in…

Medihoney is a portmanteau used to reference medical honey, namely manuka honey (aka leptospermum scoparium). The medicinal applications of manuka honey were originally discovered in Australia and New Zealand where bees have pollinated the native manuka bush for centuries. It was borrowed by traditional Chinese medicine and over time made its way overseas. However, it wasn’t until the early 2000s when this unique form of…

By definition, a pressure ulcer is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue that typically occurs when the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis is compressed between bone and external hard surfaces. When some combination of friction, shearing, or other force is introduced and on a repetitive basis a significant wound may ensue. It is not uncommon to find pressure ulcers on those confined to a…

Have you recently had surgery or sustained an injury that resulted in an opening that runs through your epidermis, dermis, or hypodermis? If so, optimal wound care is of extreme importance if you expect to avoid infection, heal in a timely manner, and improve your quality of life. Access to better dressing is critical to enhanced wound care and one brand that stands at the…