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A thermogravimetric (TG) study, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), water absorption testing and microscopic analysis were carried out to determine the properties of the developed dressing. The conducted research showed that the 4%Alg\/12%PEGDA hydrogel was characterized by the best water absorption values and the slowest weight loss as a function of temperature. Additionally, the 4%Alg\/12%PEGDA hydrogel had the best ability to dissipate stress in its structure. It was found that the addition of the ginger modifier had a negative effect on the water absorption values. Hydrogel containing 4%Alg 12%PEGDA 12%EEI showed the best hydrophilic properties and the highest ionic conductivity. The studies conducted showed that both the addition of PEGDA and EEI to hydrogels affects the increase in acidity of dressings. This is important because maintaining an acidic wound microenvironment is a potential therapeutic strategy for wound management. 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