Making dressing
less distressing
What is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)?
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare, inherited group of skin disorders characterised by extreme skin fragility. The merest touch – a bump or even a hug – can cause painful wounds and severe blistering. A life overshadowed by pain, distress, endless dressing changes and treatments.
EB can vary in severity in symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. However, pain and discomfort is experienced by all patients. The suffering isn’t just limited to the skin, but extends to the psychological, the dread of a dressing change, a life dictated by routine and regime. The impact on patients, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals can be devastating.
Dedicated to improving lives of the EB community
At Mölnlycke®, we are committed to improving the experience for all those living with or alongside EB. That’s why we created Safetac®, the original soft silicone adhesion designed with one key reason, to minimise pain and suffering during dressing changes
Skin friendly solutions with Safetac
Our dressings with Safetac® hug the wound without sticking to it, protecting the skin around it
So much more than a technology, Safetac is a feeling. It sets a new standard for what life could look like for the EB community.
Mölnlycke® first invented Safetac over 30 years ago and we continue to develop skin friendly solutions, committed into the future to reducing pain and suffering
Mepitel
Gentle two-sided wound contact layer
Mepilex Transfer
Soft silicone foam exudate transfer dressing
Mepilex Lite
Thin-design foam dressing for managing low-exuding acute and chronic wounds
Mepilex
Conformable foam dressing for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds
Mepitac
Designed for fixation of medical devices
Tubifast 2-Way Stretch
A high quality tubular bandage for patients complete freedom of movement
Education and clinical resources
Although we cannot cure EB, we are here to support. Visit our Mölnlycke Advantage hub to advance your knowledge on EB with clinical resources and flexible, on-demand training including:
- Educational webinars
- Additional information and educational resources
Download the clinical resources
Setting better standards of care, now and into the future
Our commitment to EB doesn’t stop here. Mölnlycke are a proud sponsor of patient associations and EB communities across the world. We have invested in research and development and will continue to challenge ourselves into the future. We are dedicated to keep setting the standard of care and making dressing less distressing for all those living with or alongside EB.
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