Steripaste: a new zinc bandage that is preservative free.

Chronic leg ulcers often present as a chronic open wound with surrounding eczematous skin. Paste bandages are widely used to treat such ulcers and their associated skin conditions, but can often lead to hypersensitivity reactions leading to contact dermatitis. This product focus features Steripaste (Seton Healthcare) which is a new preservative-free, medicated paste bandage that is available on the Drug Tariff for use in the community sector.