Open areas of skin, such as scrapes and oozing pimples, heal best in moist, sealed environments. Hydrocolloid bandages, patches, and dressings can be used for this purpose. Unlike standard bandages, ...

If you've dinged your face, hands, or other body areas pretty bad and fear you'll develop a scar you'll be explaining forever, grab a hydrocolloid bandage at the store. One Lifehacker reader testifies ...