Table 1.

Advantages and complications of current wound dressings.

Advanced Dressings	Advantages	Complications
Alginate [25]	Promote homeostasis Wound fillers Low allergenic	Require secondary dressing Mistaken with pus and slough in the wound
Acrylics [26,27]	Good permeability	Low absorption Difficult to be removed
Hydrocolloids [25,27]	Aid autolytic debridement Waterproof	Prone to infection Allergy reaction Highly exudative
Foam [25,26,27]	Serve as vehicle other medication Cushioning properties	Induce maceration Frequent change
Hydrofibre [25,26,27]	High absorption Ease upon removal	Require secondary dressing Allergy reaction
Silver [25]	Antibacterial	Wound discoloration Allergy reaction