Injury, whether minor scratches or deep cuts, is a must at some point in our lives.
In the event of a wound, what is the best way to take care of it and speed up its recovery?
Here are the top tips and myths about wound care:
Let's find out what's right and wrong about treating and caring for wounds.
Cleaning the wound with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide: true or false?
it's wrong!!!
Using hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean a wound may damage the tissue and delay healing.
The best way to clean minor wounds is with lukewarm running water and mild soap.
Wash the wound for at least 5 minutes, to remove dirt and bacteria.
As for large, deep, or continuous bleeding wounds, they must be treated by a specialist immediately.