Comparison of SureSkinS, DuoDerm ES and JelonetS Gauze in split skin donor sites ? a clinical and histologial evaluation

Background: The hydrocolloid dressings DuoDerm E®, and SureSkin® were compared to each other and Jelonet®/Gauze dressing served as the control. Methods: In 10 split skin donor sites the 3 dressings were tested. Results: DuoDerm E® and SureSkin® healed the donor sites in 8.5 ± 0.8 days compared to the control with a healing time of 12 ± 1.6 days. Histological biopsies confirmed the clinical results. Conclusions: It was concluded that SureSkin® is equal to DuoDerm E® in healing split donor sites, and that hydrocolloid dressings produce 33% faster healing times.