Effective Treatment Options For Urticaria Pigmentosa

Hydrocolloid Dressings

Hydrocolloid dressings can improve healing and are appropriate for non-infected wounds. For patients with urticaria pigmentosa, hydrocolloid dressings can be particularly helpful if hives or blisters have formed at the site of a rash. The dressings are normally opaque and need to be changed every three to seven days. The dressings are impregnated with a layer of a gel-like substance that keeps the wound moist and encourages faster healing. They can be used on both dry and moist wounds. Unlike other kinds of wound dressings, hydrocolloid dressings are flexible, waterproof, and impermeable to bacteria. Patients who wear these dressings often report they can be more active than with other bandages, and they also report less pain than with other dressings. To apply the dressing, patients should warm it between their hands for a few seconds before peeling off the back layer. Then, press it gently onto the affected area for a few seconds, starting from the center of the wound and working toward the outside edges.

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