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Do Hydrocolloid Bandages Really Help to Treat Acne?
Currently there is a buzz where many TikTok users’ videos feature the “hack” of using standard forms of hydrocolloid bandages available over the counter to help treat acne. Traditionally these bandages were used to treat minor cuts and blisters.
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CBD Topicals for Pain Management and Skin Care
One of the fastest growing applications for CBD oil products today is pain management since, if proven effective, could offer a safer alternative to the potentially habit-forming medications often used to treat chronic pain.
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Topical Treatment for Diabetic Skin Conditions
People suffering from diabetes are impacted by its affects in many ways, including an increased risk of developing multiple kinds of skin conditions.
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How the Pandemic is Impacting Foot Care Product Innovation
Each of our feet is home to more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, 30 joints, and 26 bones.
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Testing Wearable Medical Device Adhesion During Development Stage
The wearable adhesives market is growing rapidly, driven by provider and consumer demand as well as advancements
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What to Consider When Selecting Adhesives for Medical Fixation Devices
There is a wide range of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) technologies and chemistries available to medical
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Sterilisation Methods for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products
Medical devices and pharmaceutical products must be sterilised to meet regulatory and safety requirements before they can be distributed and sold.
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Leveraging Regional Management to Drive Growth for Scapa Healthcare
Evolving with the rapidly changing market, Scapa Healthcare recently established regional leadership roles to streamline
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Scapa Healthcare Portfolio Of Skin Adhesives And Topical Solutions For Diabetic Patients
There are 387 million people living with diabetes worldwide today, and more than ½ billion expected by 2035, according to the Center for Disease Control.
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What to Consider When Developing Custom Medicated Powders for Skin Care Needs
Scapa Healthcare’s Anthony Castrogiovanni, Site Manager, R&D and Regulatory Affairs at the Dallas facility shared some expert input and insights on developing custom medicated powders for external use.
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Developing Skin Safe Pulse Oximetry Devices for Neonatal Care
Pulse oximetry involves checking how well the heart is pumping oxygen through the body by attaching a painless sensor to rapidly detect changes in how efficiently oxygen is being carried to the extremities furthest from the heart.
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Discussing Skin Care and Healthy Aging with Actor/Writer Shedrack Anderson III
The actor, writer/director and entrepreneur recently sat down with us to discuss his passion for the skin care industry, his tips for healthy aging and why he chose to work with Scapa Healthcare to develop his premium anti-aging skin care product line.
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Treating and Preventing “Maskne” Breakouts with Skin Care Topicals
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, breakouts that occur from wearing a mask have become so common that the term "maskne" has gained popularity.
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Hydrogels -- Beyond Debridement Applications
Hydrogels have long been a staple for advanced wound and burn care to facilitate debridement -- the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound. They can absorb and retain wound exudates, promoting fibroblast proliferation and keratinocyte migration
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Adhesion Formulation For Wearables
The wearable adhesives market is growing rapidly, driven by provider and consumer demand as well as advancements in medical devices for personalized care such as continuous glucose monitoring and point-of-care diagnostics.
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Q&A with John Petreanu, Scapa Healthcare President
The healthcare environment in general has continued to evolve from what it was just a few years ago, and Scapa is no exception. However, something that has remained the same – and what really drew me back to Scapa Healthcare
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New Normal: Post COVID-19 Skin Care Trends
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) have recommended frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds with lukewarm water ...
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Managing Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis with Topical Skin Care Products
Many suffer from incontinence in silence because of its perceived embarrassing nature, when in fact millions of Americans deal with some form of incontinence on a regular basis.
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Understanding and Treating Mild Acne with Skin Care Topicals and Hydrocolloid Technology
Acne is a skin condition most people experience at some point in their lifetime. It’s estimated that acne effects 80-90% of teenagers in the Western world.
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Assessing Dressing Options for Advanced Wound Care (AWC)
Wound care products like bandages and gauze – often coupled with topicals like antibacterial ointment –are usually sufficient for treating minor injuries like scrapes and cuts.
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Improving Ostomates’ Quality of Life by Offering the Right Ostomy Accessories
Scapa Healthcare also has extensive experience developing stoma paste formulas that helps create a protective barrier around the stoma to reduce leakage.
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Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19 with Effective Topical Solutions
The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has made people around the world much more cognizant of the many potentially contaminated surfaces they touch every day.
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Technical Expertise to Develop Topicals for the Management of Rosacea
An estimated 14 million Americans have rosacea -- a common skin disorder which causes persistent skin redness, primarily on the face.
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Topical Formulation For Sun Protection
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined, per the American Cancer Society. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.
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Topical Treatment for Diabetic Skin Conditions
People suffering from diabetes are impacted by its affects in many ways, including an increased risk of developing multiple kinds of skin conditions. Elevated blood sugar levels, neuropathy, poor circulation, inflammation, immune system function, and infection are some of the factors that frequently impact diabetic skin.
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Developing Topicals For Treatment Of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal, leading it to build up intobumpy red patches covered with white scales that can grow anywhere – but are most commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
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Scapa Healthcare Hydrogel Bandages For Treatment Of Minor Burns And Scalds
A burn is a type of injury characterized by damage to the body’s tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Burns can result in varying degrees of skin swelling, blistering, and scarring and it typically takes three to 20 days for a minor burn to heal properly.
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