Have you ever heard hitting a fresh wound removes microbes commonly known as bad blood?
Or applying injection powder to a wound will dry it up faster?
You can’t help but get advice from loved ones when you sustain an injury.
It shows how concerned they are and feel the need to help you recover, but how helpful are they? Read on.
Let’s examine 7 dangerous myths about wound care that are commonly practised.
1. Methylated spirit heals woundsfaster
This is false.
Although it is a good antiseptic, it can damage healthy tissues when used excessively or abused.
Not all wounds require the use of spirit, only a health professional can deem a wound fit for the use of methylated spirit.
2. Small wounds like cuts do not need to betreated
This is false.
Wounds are openings through which micro-organisms can enter the body which may cause severe pain at the wound site or a generalized infection of the body.
Taking care of wounds, no matter how small, will prevent infection and promote a good healing process.
3. Exposing the wound to air will make it dry fast and healbetter
This is absolutely untrue!
All wounds need to be covered.
Exposing them causes more harm as it makes the cells on the surface of the wound responsible for healing, dry out, thus delaying the healing process.
It is better to have your wound bandaged and protected from harsh conditions to aid repair of the tissues and heal injured blood vessels.
4. Hitting a wound will remove microbes and speed up the healingprocess
This is wrong.
Hitting the injured area with a hammer/stone/hot knife causes more pain and damage to the surrounding tissues.
Every type of wound is best treated in a clinic as it requires thorough cleaning to prevent infection.
5. Itchy sensation in the wound means it is healingwell
This is not entirely true.
The tingling sensation you feel on surface wounds may indicate that healing is going well but do not rely on it.
Itching may also be a sign that the wound has been infected.
It is advisable to have a medical professional assess your wound for signs of infection to receive immediate treatment.
6. Applying acid makes wounds healfast
This is false and life-threatening.
Acids are corrosive, they can destroy the skin’s ability to heal. For no reason must it be applied to the skin.
7. Wounds heal quicker if antibiotic powder isapplied.
This is not true.
There is no proof applying antibiotic powder to wounds boosts healing.
Using Ampicillin, crushing Flagyl tablets or any form of antibiotic powder and other local mixtures like concoctions, and toothpaste could worsen the wound into a chronic state that can lead to complications such as amputation.
There are trusted and proven ways to take care of wounds to promote healing and prevent infection which include;
There are different types of wounds with their specific treatment hence, it is highly recommended for wounds to be assessed by a medical professional.
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