Table 2.

Summary of the properties of ideal wound dressings.

Property	Description
Maintain wound moisture	Prevents wound from drying
Excellent gas transmission	Allows the exchange of oxygen between the wound and the environment
Superabsorbent capabilities	Removes excess exudates
Protect against microbial contaminations	Possesses antimicrobial properties
Eco-friendly	Biodegradable
Excellent wound healing regulator	Reduces inflammation, stimulates release of growth factors, tissue regeneration, and prevents scaring
Provide mechanical protection	Acts as a physical barrier to prevent further damage to the wound
Stop bleeding	Possesses excellent homeostatic properties to prevent further blood loss
Adhesiveness	Possesses easy and comfortable removal properties
Nonimmunogenic and biocompatible	Is non-allergic and non-toxic to the body
Cost-effective and commercially available	Improves patients’ compliance through accessibility and affordability