Hydrogel wound care dressings contain 90% water in a gel base, designed to donate moisture to the wound bed. These dressings are ideal for wounds that are dry or have minimal drainage. Hydrogel dressings can also be used to soften dry, devitalized tissue (eschar), assisting the body to remove it and make room for new, healthy tissue. The high water content in hydrogel dressings creates a cooling sensation that reduces discomfort in painful wounds.