Temporary coverages have been studied in the past (amniotic membrane, Biobrane®, Transcyte®, Mepithel® )for 2nd degree burns  to attempt to limit dressing frequency and accelerate healing. Infection and integration into the healing wounds have been major drawbacks,  final outcome reports are scarce. The ideal treatment of 2nd degree burns would 1-decrease pain, 2-limit dressing changes,3-allow assessment of healing, 4-prevent infection, 5-accelerate healing, 6-improve long term outcome, 7-save treatment cost.  This biodegradable dressing material seems to fulfill 6 out of the 7 above mentioned requirements. 
104 patients were reviewed retrospectively that received Suprathel®, a synthetic copolymer  DL-lactide membrane, to their 2nd º burns. Patients were taken to the OR and wound bed preparation was achieved by dermabrasion.  Suprathel® was applied after hemostasis. The wound bed was followed through the translucent Suprathel® and fat gauze layers. The dressing separated spontaneously after epithelialization.
All wounds in this series healed without grafting. Infection rate was 1.5%. Time to epithelialization was accelerated compared to similar wounds that received daily dressing changes and wounds that were placed in biobrane® or allograft (11.6 days). 3/104 wounds progressed to full thickness in small areas. No integration into wound beds was noted. Pain was rated at 1.9/10 throughout. Long term scarring was less then other treatment series.
Application of Suprathel® to 2nd degree wounds offers a simple option with potential for better outcomes and less pain. Cost was not calculated, but considering less frequent dressing changes, less pain medication and lower infection rate  cost can be predicted at least equivalent to current standard of care.

Results from 238 applications of an absorbable synthetic membrane to superficial and deep second degree wounds