How to Choose New Functional Wound Dressings for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Treatment

Diabetes is a common chronic disease in the world, with an incidence rate of up to 12.8%, and has become a serious public health problem. The pathogenic factors of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) are complex. According to literature reports, the incidence of DFU in the country is 8.1%. It is difficult to cure, and the high disability, high mortality and recurrence rates seriously endanger the health and life of patients. The cost of DFU treatment is huge, accounting for about one-third of the total medical expenses of diabetes, bringing huge social and economic burdens to patients' families.

In order to meet this severe challenge, the "Expert Consensus on Wound Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (2024)" issued by authoritative institutions such as the Endocrinology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association systematically integrates the latest diagnosis and treatment experience at home and abroad, and provides scientific guidance for clinical practice. This consensus not only emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, accurate evaluation and comprehensive treatment, but also lists the application of wound care dressing as a key link in repair, pointing out the direction for improving patient prognosis.

The consensus clearly states:
The application of wound care dressing is one of the core links in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Its core value lies in creating the best environment for wound healing through scientific selection.

"Wet healing refers to the process of accelerating wound healing by creating a moist environment close to the physiological state to promote the growth of granulation tissue and the division of skin cells. This principle subverts the traditional dry healing concept and emphasizes that a moist environment can accelerate cell migration and proliferation and reduce scab and scar formation. Therefore, maintaining a slightly moist wound after debridement becomes the basis of treatment.

"The correct use of wound care dressing can help maintain the appropriate humidity on the wound surface and provide a moist healing environment for wound healing.

The consensus further refines the dressing selection criteria and makes clear recommendations for different wound characteristics:
Dry wounds with little exudation: Prefer moisturizing dressings (such as hydrogel wound dressing hydrocolloid wound dressing) to prevent tissue necrosis caused by dryness. These dressings has gentle adhesive border minimizes skin irritation while maintaining a secure fit.

Wounds with excessive exudation: Use highly absorbent dressings (such as Silicone foam dressings, alginate wound dressings with hydrophilic fibers) to avoid infection caused by accumulation of exudate.

Complex and difficult-to-heal wounds: Dressings containing growth factors, biological materials, or wound dressings that can promote local blood supply are recommended to accelerate tissue regeneration. The silicone foam dressing with border may also be used here for its ability to cushion wounds and reduce shear force, while a hydrogel wound dressing can supplement moisture to dry, necrotic tissues.

The treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is moving towards the era of "functional repair". Wound Dressings are no longer simple coverings, but "healing engines" that integrate biological activity and intelligent response. New functional dressings, such as hydrogel wound dressing with sustained release properties or silicone foam dressing with border designed for high-movement areas, can further promote wound healing on the basis of maintaining the growth environment of the wound. They help to improve the treatment effect of DFU, reduce the amputation rate, and improve the quality of life of patients.

Huawei’s products will keep up with clinical guidelines and deepen technological innovation. Through stricter quality control and more demand-oriented product design, it will bring higher-quality wound care solutions to patients around the world, and truly realize "making difficult-to-heal wounds finally heal"—including specialized wound care dressing, advanced silicone foam dressing with border, hydrocolloid wound dressing and multifunctional hydrogel wound dressing tailored to different clinical needs.

4 x 4 Silicone foam wound dressing

Alginate wound dressing

Hydrocolloid wound dressing

Alginate wound dressing