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Jul 13, 2020

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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Jun 25, 2020

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 Blog
Jun 25, 2020

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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Jun 9, 2020

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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May 12, 2020

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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May 12, 2020

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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Apr 15, 2020

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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Apr 8, 2020

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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Jul 11, 2019

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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Jul 11, 2019

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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