# Cellular Skin-Absorbable Bandages HexSkin by Felipe Castaneda Dissolves Over the Skin By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexskin References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/10/22/the-hexskin/) & [felipe-castaneda](http://felipe-castaneda.com/98434/4419472/projects/hexskin) [HexSkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-sensing-infrastructure) is the name of a futuristic [medical bandage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages) that changes the idea of how people treat their wounds on a daily basis. Described as a 'cellular' and 'skin-absorbable' by the creators, it provides medicine in a convenient way while also a faster healing process. Great for all sorts of injuries, HexSkin is not only great for the healing process, but also great for styling. That's right, HexSkin looks good, especially when compared to the typical gauze and ointment. Designed by Felipe Castañeda, HexSkin patterns the skin in tiny hexagons that happens to look like scales when applied. Yet aside form the looks, HexSkin avoids the painful process of taking it off all together. It [absorbs straight into the skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-support-patch) so removing is not needed at all and leaves nutrients in its wake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cellular Bandages:** The development of cellular bandages like HexSkin presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical and healthcare industry by providing convenient and efficient wound healing. - **Skin-absorbable Technology:** The advancement of skin-absorbable technology in bandages opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics and beauty industry by allowing for stylish and seamless wound treatment. - **Faster Healing Processes:** The emphasis on faster healing processes offered by products like HexSkin creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sports and fitness industry by enabling athletes and active individuals to recover more quickly from injuries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical and Healthcare:** The development of cellular bandages presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical and healthcare industry by improving and simplifying wound healing processes. - **Cosmetics and Beauty:** The use of skin-absorbable technology in bandages presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the cosmetics and beauty industry by revolutionizing the way wounds are treated without compromising style and aesthetics. - **Sports and Fitness:** The focus on faster healing processes offered by products like HexSkin creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sports and fitness industry by enabling athletes and active individuals to recover quickly and return to their activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md) - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [Ultra-Breathable Scar Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarscience.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md)