Hemostatic Dressings for Dermatology Clinics
Chitosan hemostatic gauze for in-office bleeding control after Mohs, biopsies, and excisions, plus calcium alginate for sensitive-skin and elderly patients sent home with a dressing. FDA reviewed and cleared. No prescription required.
FDA reviewed and cleared
For OTC use without a prescription.
U.S. Military chitosan
Same technology trusted by US troops.
Bulk + case pricing
Clinic-friendly procurement; ships next business day.
Used by clinical pros
Dermatology, athletic training, HTCs, surgery centers, and home health.
Built for in-office bleeding control and the patient handoff
Dermatologists deal with bleeding control daily. Mohs surgery patients, elderly patients on blood thinners, and patients with thin or fragile skin all need a hemostatic dressing that works mechanically and is gentle enough not to retraumatize the wound on removal. AllaQuix® High-Performance chitosan handles the in-office bleed. AllaQuix® Lite calcium alginate handles moderate cases and is gentle on sensitive skin.
AllaQuix® is FDA reviewed and cleared for OTC use, which means you can send patients home with the same dressing you used in-office, no prescription required. That continuity matters for post-procedure compliance and reduces follow-up calls about bleeding.
What clinics typically stock
- High-Performance 2×2 (1, 3, 10, 20-pack) for finger and face Mohs
- High-Performance 4×4 (3-pack, 10-pack) for larger excisions
- Lite 4×4 calcium alginate for moderately draining wounds
- Lite calcium alginate bandages for take-home patients
- Bulk-case orders for centralized procurement
Related: High-Performance · Lite · for medical professionals · the science of AllaQuix®.
BUILT INTO THIS WORKFLOW
The two clinical products
IN-OFFICE BLEEDS
AllaQuix® High-Performance
Chitosan hemostatic gauze. Works mechanically by attracting red blood cells. Same technology used by the U.S. Military. Use in-office or send home.
Best for: Mohs, excisions, harder bleeds
MODERATE + SENSITIVE
AllaQuix® Lite
Calcium alginate dressing. Absorbs up to 20× its weight. Dual mechanism of action. Hypoallergenic and gentle on fragile skin.
Best for: moderately draining wounds, sensitive skin
AllaQuix® Lite and HCPCS A6196
Reimbursement: AllaQuix® Lite may be eligible for HCPCS A6196 reimbursement when medically necessary and used as directed. Sell on clinical and operational value first; reimbursement is a downstream conversation with your supplier. More on reimbursement →
HOW DERM CLINICS USE ALLAQUIX
Four points in the dermatology workflow
Post-Mohs and post-excision
Apply chitosan gauze in-office after closing the defect. Reduces in-office bleeding time and lets patients go home calmly.
Patient handoff
Send the patient home with the same dressing you used. No prescription, and no surprise calls 24 hours later about a late bleed.
Sensitive-skin patients
For elderly, fragile, or thin-skinned patients, Lite calcium alginate is the right pick. The soft adhesive border peels off without retraumatizing.
Anticoagulated patients
Made for people who normally have trouble stopping bleeding, including patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
FAQ
Common questions from procurement + clinical teams
What hemostatic dressing do dermatologists use?
Most dermatology practices keep both a chitosan hemostatic gauze (like AllaQuix® High-Performance) and a calcium alginate dressing (like AllaQuix® Lite) on hand. Chitosan works mechanically by attracting red blood cells to the dressing, which makes it well-suited for Mohs and other excisions where bleeding control matters. Calcium alginate is gentler and absorbent, which makes it the better fit for moderately draining wounds and patients with sensitive or fragile skin. AllaQuix® is FDA reviewed and cleared for OTC use, so the same dressing used in-office can be sent home with the patient without a prescription.
Can I send a patient home with the same dressing I used in-office?
Yes. AllaQuix® is FDA reviewed and cleared for OTC use, so there's no prescription requirement. You can apply a dressing in-office and send the patient home with the same product, which keeps post-procedure wound care consistent and cuts down on follow-up bleeding calls.
Does AllaQuix® work for patients on blood thinners?
Yes. AllaQuix® High-Performance chitosan works mechanically by attracting red blood cells to the dressing — independently of the clotting cascade — so it's well suited to patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelets. It's for minor topical bleeding only, not emergencies.
Is there a bulk or case-pricing program for clinics?
Yes. We offer bulk and case pricing for clinical procurement. Request an evaluation pack or talk to sales and we'll set up pricing for your patient volume.
Is AllaQuix® Lite eligible for reimbursement?
AllaQuix® Lite may be eligible for HCPCS A6196 reimbursement when medically necessary and used as directed. Reimbursement depends on payer and documentation — we recommend selling on clinical value first and treating reimbursement as a downstream conversation with your supplier and billing team.
What's the difference between chitosan and calcium alginate for dermatology?
Chitosan (AllaQuix® High-Performance) works mechanically, attracting red blood cells to form a seal, which makes it the pick for active in-office bleeding after Mohs and excisions. Calcium alginate (AllaQuix® Lite) is highly absorbent and gentle, which makes it better for moderately draining wounds and patients with sensitive or fragile skin.
Try an AllaQuix® evaluation pack
Not for emergency, arterial, or severe bleeding. Bulk and case pricing available.
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