{"id":8263,"date":"2019-07-17T06:01:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T06:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8263"},"modified":"2021-04-20T20:15:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T20:15:33","slug":"14-useful-tips-and-tricks-for-wound-care-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-useful-tips-and-tricks-for-wound-care-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Useful Tips and Tricks for Wound Care at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wounds can become an issue for a person when they don\u2019t heal properly. Wounds can heal slower, but there are things that you can do at home to make them heal quicker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wounds occur on the skin for a number of reasons, including via surgery, trauma, or cancer. There is no need to pick at the wound to try to make it heal quicker because it will become infected. When you have a wound, you want it to go away as quickly as possible. Wounds can be painful and will bleed when you pick at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wound won\u2019t be able to heal properly when you mess with it, such as peeling the skin over the wound. Even though you don\u2019t want to do too much to the wound to prevent it from healing, the wound still needs to be taken care of so that it will heal properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using these tips and tricks, you will be on your way to having new skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Eating the right foods will allow the wound to heal properly. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is a good idea to lay off junk food while the wound is healing.\u00a0 Some foods that you\u2019ll need to eat include foods that are rich in Vitamin C<\/a>. Vitamin C can be found in a number of foods including broccoli and citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C helps to build collagen. This will allow the wound to heal quicker. Eating the right foods is just the first step, but you have to make sure that you eat three times a day. There is no need to skip meals just because you are trying to heal a wound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body needs fuel, which allows wounds to heal. It is a good idea to include fruits and\/or vegetables with all three meals. For instance, for breakfast have an orange, omelet with green peppers, and orange juice.
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2. Exercising on a regular basis will help the healing of a wound. 
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Exercise <\/a>not only increases the blood flow throughout the body but is good for your overall health. When it comes to exercising, you don\u2019t have to go outside. There are a number of YouTube fitness videos that you can use. They include both high and low impact. When you start an exercise program, always ask your doctor first and do low impact. Walking is a low impact exercise that can be done outside or inside the home. There is no need to walk for a long time. Walking for 15 to 20 minutes a day is a good start. Try to work your way up to at least 30 to 40 minutes a day. You will notice that the wound is healing faster. For instance, if the wound had some pain, the pain will cease after constant exercising.
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3. Dress your wound is a tip to consider when you\u2019re trying to get it to heal faster. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By dressing the wound, it will prevent you from wanting to mess with it. The wound <\/a>will heal quicker when it\u2019s warm. It is a good idea to change the dressing quickly so that the wound isn\u2019t exposed to too much air. If it gets too much air, the wound will take much longer to heal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people say to let the wound get air, but if you have noticed that wounds that get a lot of air, heal slower. Even though a dressing is good on a wound, it still needs to be changed. Change the dressing once a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent the wound from getting too much air, you may want to be a warm room. Also, make sure the dressing isn\u2019t too tight to the skin. You don\u2019t want to have a painful wound.
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4. Washing your hands before handling your wound is a tip to remember. 
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You won\u2019t want your wound exposed to germs<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Dry your hands with a clean towel as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antibacterial soap is the best to use because it gets rid of germs and bacteria on the hands. A lot of the times when handling a wound, it can cause a person to forget to clean their hands. It is a good idea to be around antibacterial soap when you know you have to mess with the wound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place antibacterial soap in all of the rooms in your home. Some antibacterial soaps don\u2019t need to be washed off. Just place in hand and rub together. It has the same effect as washing with soap and warm water. Even carry some in your purse or in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Keep the wound clean is important when you\u2019re trying to get your wound to heal quickly. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you wash the wound, make sure that it is thoroughly dry before placing a dressing over it. Even though the wound doesn\u2019t need to be exposed to air for too long, it still needs to be cleaned and dried every week. This will keep the wound from becoming infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you wash the wound, be gentle and use a clean washcloth. If you are too rough, it will start bleeding and cause pain. By washing it, you will be able to tell if it\u2019s healing properly. Always use a clean dressing when you cover the wound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By placing the same dressing over the wound will cause bacteria <\/a>to get inside of it. A doctor will place you on antibiotics in order to get rid of the infection. That will slow down the healing process of the wound.
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6. Use topical treatments is a trick to consider when you\u2019re trying to heal your wound at home. 
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Place a thin layer of aloe vera or petroleum jelly<\/a> onto the wound before covering it with a clean dressing. When it comes to aloe vera, buying the plant is helpful. Just cut it open and take the aloe out before placing it onto the wound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icing the wound is another topical treatment you can try. Place a clean towel over the wound and put a couple of ice cubes on the towel. Let it sit on the wound for 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow any swelling or bruising to go away. This can be done once a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you place ice on the wound, make sure the wound is dry before placing the dressing over it. By allowing the wound to not dry all of the ways will allow bacteria to develop.
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7. Never scratch the wound is a tip you will need to remember. 
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When the wound begins to heal it will become itchy<\/a>. You will want to scratch the area. By scratching it, it will become infected and slow the healing process.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing you can do is pat it gently to help with any itchiness. Don\u2019t rub the wound either because it is the same as scratching. The best thing you can do is fight through the itchiness. It will eventually go away. It will become second nature to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have an episode of itchiness, you may not even notice it. Even when you wash the wound, it will cause you to want to rub it to get rid of the itchiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is still important to be gentle when washing the wound because it will slow down the healing process if you scrub it too hard.
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8. Manage your chronic health conditions, such as diabetes. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you have chronic conditions, it can slow the healing process of wounds, but by managing it, it will allow the wound to heal properly. With chronic conditions like diabetes<\/a>, it is important to check your sugar on a regular basis, take your medication, and eat the right foods. By doing all of these things, your wounds will heal at the same rate as someone who doesn\u2019t have diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With chronic conditions, you have to take extra steps to get your body to heal cuts and wounds. For instance, a healthy person doesn\u2019t have to take medication to control a chronic condition. Therefore, there are no medications in the body that could cause the healing process of the wound to slow down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medications cause side effects and can cause wounds to heal much slower. With the right medication to manage your chronic condition, the wound will heal properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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