A randomized clinical trial compared hydrocolloid dressings with standard petroleum ointment after dermatologic surgery and found superior cosmetic scar outcomes with hydrocolloids at follow-up. Patients reported less early pain and pruritus, while blinded assessors graded improved texture and color match without higher infection or dehiscence rates. These results support hydrocolloids as a simple, scalable strategy to optimize cosmetic outcomes in everyday cutaneous surgery. To read more Click Here ##Reference## Bell MC, Gangodawila TW, Morr CS, et al. Hydrocolloid Dressing vs Petroleum Ointment for Scar Appearance After Dermatologic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Dermatol. Published online October 22, 2025.## In your experience, what is the biggest driver of patient satisfaction after dermatologic surgery? Final scar appearance Speed of suture removal Type of local…
