SilTact for Skin Tears

SilTact is a soft silicone wound contact layer. The dressing acts as a thin, flexible, and non-adherent layer over the skin tear that protects the wound and allows any fluid to pass through into a secondary dressing. SilTact is comfortable because it adapts to the shape of the affected body part.

You may have been prescribed SilTact for skin tears because it creates a protective layer over the wound and the surrounding skin. SilTact ensures that any secondary absorbent dressings will not stick to the wound. SilTact also allows fluid to pass through into a secondary dressing and be cleaned without interrupting the healing process.

This depends on several factors and your clinician will be best placed to decide how often your SilTact dressing should be changed. However, SilTact can be left in situ for up to 14 days, even if your outer secondary dressings are changed.

SilTact has a gentle silicone adhesive, meaning that pain during removal should be minimal. This is because, unlike traditional dressings with acrylic adhesives, silicones do not dry out, instead remaining tacky throughout use. This means that SilTact will not adhere aggressively to the skin, ensuring ease of removal and pain-free dressing changes.

Allergic reactions to silicone dressings should be rare because silicones generally have low toxicity levels. However, this does not mean that reactions are impossible. If you believe you are having an allergic reaction to the dressing, cease use immediately and consult your GP for advice.

SilTact’s mesh design is designed to facilitate fluid management. The dressing’s structure prevents blood and fluid from pooling under the skin flap, minimises leakage into the surrounding skin and facilitates cleaning. This reduces the risk of maceration, soreness and infection.