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Gauze A traditional, inexpensive, and highly absorbent dressing made of woven cotton or synthetic fibers Foam A soft, open-cell foam that absorbs fluids and insulates wounds Hydrocolloid An absorbent pad with an adhesive back that's good for wounds with moderate exudate Alginate A highly absorbent dressing made from seaweed that's good for wounds with heavy exudate Transparent film A thin, waterproof dressing that allows you to see the wound without removing it Hydrogel A dressing that creates a moist environment that's good for wounds with minimal to moderate exudate Collagen A dressing that contains collagen, a protein that helps heal wounds How they work Different dressings are used for different wounds. For example, foam dressings are good for wounds with heavy exudate, while hydrogel dressings are good for wounds with minimal to moderate exudate.