On a long kite tour between Egypt, Brazil and the Phillipines in 2007, I got nasty injuries on my shin and feet from close encounters with Red Sea coral. Thanks to WaterTrixx waterproof second skin I was back on riding and teaching every day, comfortably and moreover I wasn't worried about infections and my wounds got to heal with minor or no scars at all thanks to the moist patch innovation.

Paulo Sacramento
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IKO Level II Instructor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why moist wound healing?

A Seal for a Better Heal
Those who like to spend time in the water, would agree how things run smoother in the wet…This is also true for wound healing. 80% of our body consist of water so most cells are into water sports. It is very old school to think that wounds heal better in a dry, crusty environment. Cells literally need to swim or ride to their destination to work best. Second Skin makes sure you keep a natural wet environment under the waterproof seal, so the cells can do their work.

What is the general wound healing process?

Watch this video on the general healing proces

Is there evidence on Hydrocolloïd Treatment?

Find an overview of medical evidence on Hydrocolloïd here.

What is Second Skin?

It is a hydrocolloid wound dressing that seals. Some features are:

[References: 1. Wilson P, Burroughs D, Dunn LJ. Methacilin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and hydrocolloid dressings. Pharm J. 1988; 243: 787-788
2. Bowler PG, Delargy H, Prince D, Fondberg L. The viral barrier properties of some occlusive dressings and their role in infection control. Wounds. 1993; 5: 1-8  ]

What is a Hydrofiber* Strip?

It is a highly absorbent wound dressing with the unique Hydrofiber Technology*
Some features are:

1 References
  • Harding KG, Price P, Robinson B, Thomas S, Hofman D, 2001. Cost and dressing evaluation of Hydrofiber and alginate dressings in the management of community-based patients with chronic leg ulceration. Wounds 13(6): 229-236.
  • Dillon J, Clarke JV, Emmerson S, Kinninmonth AWG. The Jubilee method: A novel, effective wound dressing following total hip and knee arthroplasty. American Academy of Orhopeadic Surgeons 2007 annual meeting, San Diego, California
  • Ravenscroft MJ, Harker J, Buch KA. A prospective, randomised, controlled trial comparing wound dressings used in hip and knee surgery: Aquacel and Tegaderm versus Cutiplast. Ann R Coll Surg Engl

* Hydrofiber Technology is a  registered trademark of ConvaTec Inc.]2006; 88(1): 18-22. ]