Comparison of the open technique with a new wound dressing, H2460, in the healing of an acute wound after laser skin resurfacing.

Background: Applying various dressings or leaving the treated area open are two techniques in use after laser skin resurfacing (LSR).

Objective: This study was conducted to compare healing of an acute wound using a new hydrocolloid dressing, H2460, with the open technique.

Methods: Immediately after LSR, one side was covered with the new hydrocolloid dressing H2460 and the other side was left open.

Comparison of two wound dressings after laser skin resurfacing.

Background: It has been reported that the final outcome of laser resurfacing still depends to a large degree on the efficiency of the post laser resurfacing wound care in promoting wound healing and preventing early and late complications.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare a new hydrocolloid dressing, H2460, with Flexzan(TM) for healing of an acute wound after laser skin resurfacing (LSR).

Methods: Ten volunteers received LSR of the peri-orbital area with an erbium:YAG laser.