Zinc Oxide/Unna Boots

Unna Boots provide 20-30mmHg compression, making them useful to treat a variety of conditions requiring gradient pressure, such as Lymphedema and other edemas. The zinc oxide paste in the Unna Boot promotes wound site healing, making them useful for burns, ulcers and open sores. The zinc oxide paste does not harden or cake, making it a superior alternative to gelatins which are used in other dressings. Some Unna Boots also contain calamine lotion and glycerin which helps to reduce itching, pain and skin irritation.

In general, Unna Boots are used to treat wounds with light to moderate drainage and are sometimes used in conjunction with hydrogel dressings for wound management. Unna Boots are more commonly used for patients who are active and mobile rather than those who are confined to a wheelchair or bed.

View video from Wound Care Education Institute - How to Apply an Unna Boot.