How long can Xeroform stay on?

May be used over highly exudative partial thickness burns or as a donor site dressing. Only needs to be changed every 3-5 days.

When can I remove Xeroform dressing?

How long should I use the dressing? Stop using Xeroform when your doctor tells you to, or when your skin is healed. Healed skin is pink and dry without any fluid draining from it. If you have any questions or concerns, call the Burn/Plastic Surgery Clinic at 206.744.

How long does it take Xeroform to work?

About 7 to 14 days after the dressing was placed, it will begin to lift off at the edges. Once the Xeroform is removed, the wound will be pink or dark red with white flaky areas. Don’t be alarmed. The pink color will go away in time.

Does Xeroform promote healing?

Use Xeroform Gauze Wound Dressing with Petrolatum to cover and protect low to non-exudating wounds. These wounds include donor sites, lacerations, burns, abrasions, and skin graft sites. The non-adherent design is excellent for maintaining a moist wound environment, while promoting healing.

Is Xeroform good for infected wounds?

If you notice signs of infection, you should stop use and call your doctor right away, as Xeroform is not appropriate for use on infected wounds. If you have any questions or concerns about how long to use Xeroform dressings on your wound site, you should contact your doctor.

Does Xeroform prevent infection?

Xeroform is biocompatible, reduces infection, and enhances healing of burn wounds by preventing desiccation and mechanical trauma.

Is Xeroform an antibiotic?

Bismuth, similar to other metals, has antimicrobial properties. Xeroform® has been used for decades in burn and plastic surgery as a donor site dressing and as a covering for wounds or partial thickness burns. Despite this, the antimicrobial spectrum of Xeroform® remains largely unknown.