Which statement about managing hypergranulation is correct?

Which statement about managing hypergranulation is correct?

• A. Occlusive dressing
• B. Hydrocolloid dressing
• C. Gentle wound cleansing
• D. Moisture-balanced non-occlusive dressing

Answer: (A)

Managing hypergranulation centers on controlling moisture and protecting the wound so re‑epithelialization can proceed. An occlusive dressing creates a durable barrier over the wound, reducing external irritation and mechanical trauma while maintaining a stable, moist microenvironment. This combination helps the excess granulation tissue settle back and allows the skin to migrate across the wound bed more smoothly. Gentle wound cleansing remains helpful to remove debris, but it doesn’t by itself address the moisture balance the hypergranulation issue requires. A non-occlusive moisture-balanced dressing can manage moisture but lacks the protective barrier; hydrocolloid dressings, while occlusive, can trap moisture in some wounds and may not be ideal when exudate is high. Therefore, the occlusive dressing best directly targets the conditions that contribute to hypergranulation.

Managing hypergranulation centers on controlling moisture and protecting the wound so re‑epithelialization can proceed. An occlusive dressing creates a durable barrier over the wound, reducing external irritation and mechanical trauma while maintaining a stable, moist microenvironment. This combination helps the excess granulation tissue settle back and allows the skin to migrate across the wound bed more smoothly. Gentle wound cleansing remains helpful to remove debris, but it doesn’t by itself address the moisture balance the hypergranulation issue requires. A non-occlusive moisture-balanced dressing can manage moisture but lacks the protective barrier; hydrocolloid dressings, while occlusive, can trap moisture in some wounds and may not be ideal when exudate is high. Therefore, the occlusive dressing best directly targets the conditions that contribute to hypergranulation.