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Injuries, often with severe damage to the skin and tissues, are fortunately not an everyday situation, but, alas, not excluded.

Inflammation of the wound, the causes of which can be very diverse, is a natural process in severe wounds.

If you do not respond to wound inflammation in time, the symptoms can intensify significantly and enter a critical phase, leading to serious complications. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the main signs that characterize wound inflammation, the treatment of which, if simple rules are followed, can be quick and effective.

Wound inflammation: causes of the inflammatory process at various stages of healing

The healing of any wound surface occurs in three physiological stages, each of which is characterized by certain visual and symptomatic manifestations. It is worth noting that the healing of damaged tissue is always accompanied by an inflammatory process, the signs of which decrease as the wound heals. In order to promptly identify and prevent atypical inflammation, you need to be well aware of what characterizes each stage of healing.

Stages of healing and external manifestations of wound inflammation

Exudation– local reaction of blood vessels and tissues. It is characterized by slight swelling, as well as slight redness of the tissues surrounding the wound and the release of a specific exudate (liquid part of the blood) from it. Wound exudate at this stage is clear liquid. Often there are blood clots in it. Over time, the surface of the wound becomes covered with a whitish film - fibrinous plaque. The duration of this period depends on the area and depth of the wound surface and can last up to seven days from the moment of injury. If at this stage the wound becomes infected, the amount of exudate released increases sharply. It becomes cloudy and acquires a characteristic odor.

Regeneration (proliferation)– restoration of damaged tissues. At this stage, tissue granulation occurs. The fibrinous plaque disappears, the tissues are covered with new cells, forming small bright red tubercles (granulations) on the wound surface. There is practically no exudate from the wound; it is still transparent and may contain only a small amount of blood. At the slightest injury, the exudate becomes bloody. Discoloration of granular areas, pallor, indicates re-infection.

Epithelialization– complete healing and scar formation. There is no exudate, the surface of the wound is dry. Inflammation at this stage can only occur due to damage or secondary infection.

With large wounds, healing may occur unevenly. Often the central part of the wound surface is cleaned faster and the edges of the wound do not have time to heal, which slows down its healing.

Sometimes the inflammation of the wound surface increases sharply or its healing proceeds too slowly. There are a number of reasons that can affect inflammatory process.

Inflammation of the wound: causes affecting slow healing and re-occurring inflammatory process

1. Primary or secondary infection of the wound surface.

Primary – infection directly during injury;

Secondary - can arise as a result of incorrectly performed, in violation of the rules of asepsis, primary wound treatment. As a result of infection due to repeated mechanical trauma to the wound surface or improper local treatment.

2. Weakened immunity and general exhaustion of the body. Chronic infectious diseases (HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis and hepatitis). Availability chronic diseases that can impair blood circulation: varicose veins veins, diabetes mellitus, chronic pathologies of the kidneys, liver, as well as disorders and malfunctions of the cardiovascular system.

3. Deterioration or disruption of diet and rest.

Often, exacerbation of inflammation in a wound is associated with improper treatment, or rather, with self-medication.

Wound inflammation: symptoms of inflammation of the wound and nearby tissues. Possible complications

During primary or secondary infection, anaerobic bacteria, fungi and microorganisms can enter the wound cavity of various origins, which are the root cause of the resulting inflammation.

The main symptoms of wound inflammation and their signs:

Increased temperature in the area of the wound surface;

Sharp hyperemia (redness) of nearby tissues and their swelling;

The released exudate becomes cloudy and viscous - purulent;

Throbbing pain in the wound area;

General malaise: increased body temperature, dizziness, weakness, and in some cases nausea.

Wound healing- a complex process and not only the speed of healing, but also the absence of complications depends on the correctness of the prescription and the accuracy of the treatment. Incorrect treatment may contribute to the occurrence of sepsis, tetanus, gas gangrene, rabies. The appearance of purulent and infectious inflammatory processes in the wound area: abscesses, infiltrates, phlegmons or erysipelas.

Wound inflammation: treatment and prevention of possible complications

Wound treatment- a rather lengthy process. The speed of healing depends on the nature of the injury, the degree of infection, the depth and area of the injury, as well as general condition body. Therefore, first of all, local treatment is carried out aimed at reducing inflammation.

Perform daily sanitation of the wound using aseptic solutions, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medications local application: solutions and ointments, preparations that allow you to clean the wound and protect it from secondary infection. On early stages for healing and further treatment of the wound, aseptic solutions are used: 3% hydrogen peroxide; ready-made solutions “Chlorhexidine”, “Furacillin”, “Fukartsin”; a weak solution of potassium permanganate, etc. They treat the edges and wash the wound cavity, clearing its surface of dirt, specific secretions and foreign bodies that have entered during the wound (splinters, splinters, debris, etc.). Also, bandages are applied with aseptic solutions in the first few days. The use of ointments at this stage is not recommended. Ointment dressings are applied later, depending on the condition of the wound.

In parallel with local treatment carry out general drug therapy, aimed at suppressing the infection - a course of antibiotics is prescribed, drugs that increase immunity and help reduce the inflammatory process. In more severe cases Infusion therapy (droppers) may be prescribed to reduce intoxication. Along with this, symptomatic therapy is carried out aimed at suppressing side symptoms and treatment of chronic diseases.

At the granulation stage, inflammation is treated with ointments, gels or special powders that inhibit the growth of granulations and prevent drying out of the wound surface, which can protect the wound from re-infection. Under no circumstances should Vishnevsky ointment be applied to the wound at this stage. It increases blood flow and circulation in the wound area, thereby stimulating the intensive growth of granulations. The tightening of the edges of the wound during healing may not keep pace with the growth of tissue in the center of the extensive wound surface. The epidermis will not have time to cover the new tissues, and they will remain open, rising significantly above the skin level. Popular name this unpleasant formation is “wild meat”.

After complete healing and during the period of scarring, the wound site should be properly treated for several days (3-4 days) with a solution of brilliant green (green paint) or bandages with an alcohol solution of calendula should be applied. This will help relieve inflammation that accompanies the scarring process and speed it up.

Relieving wound inflammation and treating it are directly related. If inflammation is not reduced, wound healing will be delayed, and if the wound is treated incorrectly, inflammation will intensify.

ARGOSULFAN® cream helps speed up the healing of abrasions and small wounds. The combination of the antibacterial component silver sulfathiazole and silver ions provides wide range antibacterial action cream. The drug can be applied not only to wounds located on open areas of the body, but also under bandages. The product has not only wound healing, but also antimicrobial effect, and in addition, promotes wound healing without rough scars 1
You need to read the instructions or consult a specialist.

To relieve inflammation and treat wounds, in parallel with drug treatment, means and methods of traditional medicine can be used. Before using them, it is highly recommended to consult a professional doctor, since many products require tight closure of the wound surface medicinal herbs and applying lotions with infusions and decoctions of herbs to its surface.

To prevent the wound from becoming inflamed and to heal quickly, its surface must “breathe.” Tight covering of the wound surface contributes to the accumulation of exudate and, accordingly, additional inflammation. And this is fraught with serious complications.

1 - E.I. Tretyakova. Complex treatment for a long time non-healing wounds of different etiologies. Clinical dermatology and venereology. — 2013.- No. 3

Unfortunately, we encounter wounds that are difficult to heal quite often, especially when it comes to burn wounds, trophic ulcers and wounds of the leg with severe venous insufficiency. How to deal with challenging task We will learn about the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds in this article.

The main difficulty in treating difficult-to-heal wounds is that you have to deal with the problem for quite a long time and most often you have to do it yourself. Since the main treatment of an uninfected wound consists mainly of regular dressings using special wound healing agents.

So, our task is to learn how to treat wounds correctly and effectively. For effective treatment, we need to understand what kind of wound we are dealing with. Of course, firstly, with long-healing wounds, consultation with a surgeon is necessary. The doctor will find out the real cause of the problem and give individual recommendations for wound treatment. In addition, the treatment process should be periodically monitored by a specialist in order to make changes to the treatment regimen if necessary.

Rules for treating wounds

Regularity. Treatment of the wound should be continuous until complete healing. Therefore, dressings should be done daily. As a last resort, you can do dressings every other day, but only when there is little discharge from the wound and the wound is clean. In all other cases, the wound must be bandaged every day, and in some cases twice a day.

Clean and sterile. Only sterile instruments and dressings are used to treat the wound. Only the bandage and (or) mesh for fixing the dressing may not be sterile, but be sure to be clean. Before bandaging, hands should be washed well with soap and treated with an antiseptic. Ideally, dressings should be done with sterile gloves, especially if you touch the wound.

Accuracy. When dressing, you need to be extremely careful: you cannot tear anything away from the wound. If the bandage is stuck, soak it - do not tear it off, as this will cause pain and further injure the wound.

Knowledge. Wounds can be dry and weeping. You need to be able to distinguish between them, since the treatment of a dry and weeping wound differs. First of all, the choice of the form of the drug to treat the wound depends on this.

What to prepare for dressing a wound

To treat a wound at home, you need to prepare in advance:

A clean oilcloth on which everything necessary for dressing will be laid out
Hand sanitizer
Hand soap
Clean hand towel
An alcohol-containing antiseptic for treating the skin around the wound (quite suitable alcohol solution iodine, brilliant green, calendula tincture or salicylic alcohol)
An aqueous antiseptic solution (furacillin solution, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, miramistin)
Tweezers and scissors treated with alcohol antiseptic (they must be treated before and after each dressing)
Medicine for treating a wound
Sterile dressing material (bandage, gauze pads)
Non-sterile, clean dressing material for fixation bandage.

Rules for dressing and treating wounds

Before starting the dressing, you must thoroughly wash your hands with soap and dry them with a clean towel. After this, lay out everything that is needed for dressing. Next step: remove the previously applied external bandage.

Then we wash our hands again or treat them with a disinfectant solution, or put on sterile gloves.

It's time to remove the tissue directly covering the wound from the wound. If the napkin sticks, moisten it with an aqueous antiseptic solution (in this case it is better to use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution) and wait until the napkin gets wet. We remind you that you cannot tear off the napkin.

After removing the napkin, treat the skin around the wound with an alcohol-based antiseptic solution and inspect the wound without touching it.

Inspection task assess the condition of the wound: is it dry or weeping (wet).

A wound with a wet, pink, easily injured surface and a significant amount of discharge is considered a weeping wound. If the surface of the wound is dry, with crusts and cracks, this wound is dry.

Also, with each dressing change, it is necessary to evaluate how the healing process is progressing. The following criteria will help evaluate the healing process: wound size (a healing wound, albeit slowly, but decreases in size), a dry or weeping wound (the transition from a weeping wound to a dry one indicates successful treatment of the wound), depth of the wound (with successful treatment, the wound becomes more and more and more superficial).

Caution - danger!

If upon examination you see that the amount of discharge from the wound has increased, or it has acquired a different smell (no matter whether it is unpleasant or even pleasant, for example, sweetish) and color (primarily yellow, greenish, gray).
If the wound does not decrease in size, but, on the contrary, increases, especially if it deepens.
If the pain in the wound increases every day or has sharply intensified.
If there is a tugging and (or) throbbing pain in the wound area.
If treatment of the wound does not produce any positive results.
If there is swelling and redness of the skin around the wound.
If the body temperature has increased, chills have appeared, and there are no other reasons for this condition.
In all of the above cases, you should urgently show the wound to a surgeon!

After examination, the wound is washed with an aqueous antiseptic solution using sterile wipes. They are moistened with an antiseptic solution and the wound is carefully treated. Then the wound is dried with a dry sterile cloth.

The next step is to apply a wound healing agent. A very important point: ointments are used to treat dry wounds, and jelly or gels for weeping wounds. The difference is explained by the fact that a dry wound requires protection in the form of a film, under which it will soften. Ointment is not suitable for a weeping wound, as it will create an environment that will prevent the release of fluid and the entry of oxygen, which will slow down the healing of the wound. Therefore on weeping wound apply products that protect the wound from drying out and possible infection, and will not allow the wound to suffer from lack of oxygen. When the wound is completely dry, you should change the form of the drug so as not to dry it out.

Today, Solcoseryl® is rightfully considered one of the most effective modern wound healing agents. This drug is a deproteinized hemodialysate of the blood of dairy calves, which contains substances responsible for trophism, oxygen supply and restoration of damaged tissues. Solcoseryl® is available in the form of a gel and ointment, so choosing the form of the drug suitable for treating a specific wound (wet or dry) is quite easy. Solcoseryl® gel is used on initial stage treatment of a wound (wetting wound) until it dries out and granulations form - the drug is applied in a thin layer to the surface of the wound 2-3 times a day. After the disappearance of exudate and the appearance of granulations, it is necessary to switch to the use of Solcoseryl® ointment. The ointment is applied to the wound 1-2 times a day, creates a protective film, accelerates the final stages of wound healing, creates conditions for epithelization and the formation of an elastic scar.

The process of treating difficult-to-heal wounds can be quite lengthy, so be patient and remember that by following all the above recommendations, you will solve the problem - the wound will heal, and the experience of treating the wound will remain with you forever. Take care of your health!

How long will it take for the wound to heal?

We all experience injuries from time to time. How to speed up the healing process and avoid scars if possible, read our article.

By the 7-8th day, granulation tissue replaces a significant part of the blood clot, which remains only in the central part of the socket. The first signs of new bone formation appear in the form of small osteoid beams. Where the bone was damaged during surgery, it undergoes lacunar resorption. Resorption of the inner compact surface of the socket also begins. Simultaneously with the formation of granulation tissue, epithelium grows from the edges of the gums. The first signs of wound epithelization are detected already on the 3rd day after tooth extraction. Complete epithelization of the surface of the wound (depending on its size) is completed by the 14-18th day.

Slight swelling of the gums and redness after tooth extraction is considered common. There should be concern inflammation that does not go away within 5 days, incessant pain, the presence of pus, increased body temperature, increased bleeding, bad breath.

Inflammation after removal can also occur for the following reasons:

Anesthesia, if it was chosen incorrectly.
Damage to the gums during tooth extraction.
The surgical technique was violated.

First aid

The main rule for any injury is immediate treatment. The sooner you take action, the lower the risk of an open wound becoming infected. The wound needs to be washed clean water to remove foreign bodies (if any), and then disinfect with any antiseptic. Please note that the edges of the wound also need to be disinfected.

Wound contraction

Wound contraction represents one of the most powerful mechanical forces in the body. There are different, often opposing, points of view regarding the exact biological mechanism underlying this process. In addition, surgeons view the process of wound contraction as both a favorable and an unfavorable factor. Even ancient doctors knew that open skin wounds healed if kept clean and protected with bandages. During the healing process, the edges of the wound come closer to full contact with each other, ensuring scarring of the wound.

In many cases contraction wounds, which is a normal, active biological process, leads to the formation contracture - persistent deformations accompanied by both cosmetic defect, and dysfunction in the patient. The most dramatic are contractures of the skin and hollow organs. Loss of an area of skin due to a burn or mechanical injury may be accompanied by contracture as the wound healing process brings the edges of the skin closer together to close the wound. If a flap of skin is not transplanted here, a contracture will form. This is especially common in the area of the flexor surface of the joints, for example on the neck or on the palmar surface of the fingers. But the process is not limited to the skin. Any type of injury to hollow organs, such as the esophagus or common bile duct, can trigger the process of scarring, leading to the development of strictures that mechanically impair the function of the hollow organ. Researchers note the presence of fibroblast-like cells in the contracting open skin wound, the cytoplasm of which contains components characteristic of both fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. These cells are called "myofibroblasts". When strips of granulation tissue from an open wound are placed in a bath of water, they contract in the presence of agonists of smooth muscle cell function and relax in the presence of their antagonists. Moreover, myofibroblasts are found in significant numbers in human tissues in several conditions, such as Dupuytren's contracture, post-burn contractures and contractures around the capsules of silicone breast prostheses. The peak number of these cells is observed during the process of scar contraction and after its completion.

All attempts to use pharmacological agents to correct wound convergence have failed. For example, some researchers have tried to slow down the contraction of an open wound using function inhibitors. smooth muscles, such as trocynate, which gave an effect only as long as it was on the wound surface. Applying a splint in the area of developing contracture does not prevent its formation. Once the splint is removed, powerful biological forces move the edges of the wound to the position they would have been in if the splint had not been applied at all. There are a number of proven principles in the surgical treatment of contractures. First, it is necessary to establish whether the scar is mature or immature. A mature scar is soft and pliable, while an immature scar can be immobile, hardened, hypertrophic and even tense. Residual myofibroblasts and inflammatory cells attempt to create contracture under the skin graft, as in other attempts to close an immature scar. When dealing with contractures, it is preferable to replace defects with flaps consisting of skin and subcutaneous tissue, and in some cases - and muscle tissue. Since the flap consists of several components and replaces the defect of all soft tissues in the wound, contractures after such a transplant are rarely observed.

By for some unknown reason Contractures are less common after closure of open wounds with a solid skin graft than with a split skin graft. The point is not in the measured thickness of the graft, but in the is it whole or split. In any case, before transplantation, a splint should be applied to fully open the wound. This may take several months. Splinting is necessary until all myofibroblasts and inflammatory cells have disappeared from the wound. The length of time a splint should remain in place is determined by "clinical judgement" and there are no scientific guidelines on this.

Epithelialization

All surfaces in contact with the external environment are covered with epithelium. An example is the skin, although the mechanisms of epithelization are the same throughout the body. The skin is covered with the epidermis, which is a multilayered squamous stratified epithelium that protects the body from moisture loss, invasion of microorganisms and injury. Wounds with partial skin damage heal by [i]epithelialization. In this case, two main phenomena are observed: migration and proliferation of epithelial cells. After the destruction of the epithelium, a blood clot is formed. When it dries, a scab forms, which protects the deeper layers of the wound. The healing process begins with the migration of epithelial cells, which is independent of their proliferation. Migration is the dominant process. The migrating cells grow from the epithelium of the wound edge and the epithelium of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands remaining at the bottom of the wound. Superficial wounds without damaging the basement membrane, they regenerate very quickly. Deeper wounds with damage to the dermis, such as burns, in which the basement membrane is destroyed, can also heal by epithelialization and, although this takes longer, the result is often satisfactory. One of the best means not only epithelization, but also healing is the drug iruksol instructions.

Regardless of the type of damage, migration begins precisely in the basal layer of the epidermis and in the deep hair follicles and sweat glands. The cells flatten and send out their cytoplasmic processes, which penetrate into the surrounding tissues. These cells also lose contact with neighboring cells in the basal layer and begin to migrate. A few days after migration, the migrated cells begin to divide.

On outer surface In the granulation tissue, fluid leaks out, cells come out, new vascular shoots appear and, thus, the tissue layer grows and fills the wound cavity.

Simultaneously with the filling of the wound cavity, its surface is covered with epithelium (epithelialization). From the edges, from neighboring areas, from the remains of the excretory ducts of the glands, from randomly preserved groups of epithelial cells, they multiply, not only by growing continuous layers of epithelium from the edges, but also by forming separate islands on the granulation tissue, which then merge with the epithelium running from the edges of the wound. The healing process generally ends when epithelium covers the surface of the wound. Only with very large wound surfaces may the epithelium fail to cover them and it becomes necessary to transplant skin from another part of the body.

If you immediately lubricate a fresh abrasion with pure resin-resin from pine, spruce, fir, it will heal very quickly.

For the treatment of abscesses, ulcers, cuts, abrasions, boils, an ointment is prepared from spruce resin, sunflower oil, honey and wax. The ingredients are taken equally, melted in a water bath, mixed and used to lubricate sore spots.

For long-term non-healing wounds there is one more effective remedy– ointment from burdock and celandine. Crushed celandine and burdock roots (20 and 30 g each) are poured into 100 ml of sunflower oil and boiled for 15 minutes over low heat, removed, filtered, cooled and applied to sore spots several times a day - after a week the wounds usually heal.

A second-degree sunburn also takes about two weeks to heal. It is important not to cause an infection with the help of a cream, which cannot be used for a second-degree burn. The wound healing process can be accelerated by using disinfectant and eating healthy food, which will help tissues recover faster.

(b) For heavily contaminated wounds, the use of antibiotics is therapeutic, not preventive purpose. However, when treating this type of wound, surgical debridement, drainage, and irrigation are of paramount importance.

(2) The use of antibiotics is most justified for conditionally contaminated wounds. Antibiotics must be administered before or during surgery. Antibiotics have virtually no effect when administered later than 3 hours after the wound is infected with bacteria.

(3) The type of antibiotic used depends on the nature of the potential infectious agent. After surgical intervention in the intestines, patients should be prescribed antibiotics that are effective against anaerobic and gram-negative microorganisms. After surgery on the upper half of the body, patients should be prescribed antibiotics against gram-positive cocci.

D. Wound dehiscence (wound failure) is considered a serious complication.

1. Dehiscence of wound edges usually occurs early postoperative period(usually 7–10 days after surgery), when the strength of the forming scar is low and tissue tension is observed (for example, with flatulence, intestinal obstruction, pulmonary pathology).

2. Dehiscence may be the result of any of the factors discussed in Section I D. In addition, as the wound heals, its edges secrete collagen-degrading enzymes. If there are complications, the risk of destruction of the tissue on which the sutures were placed increases. Renal or liver failure also increases the rate of wound dehiscence.

3. Dehiscence of all layers of a postoperative wound usually requires urgent re-surgical intervention (for example, dehiscence of a laparotomy wound can lead to eventration).

E. Scars resulting from wound healing may have different character. Over time, they are often rebuilt (thus, often initially rough and even disfiguring scars after several months, and sometimes years, become cosmetically quite acceptable).

According to the degree of contamination and the presence of signs of infection, all wounds are divided into:

- Aseptic – surgical wounds for “clean” surgical interventions
- Contaminated - wounds contaminated with microflora, but without signs of suppuration. These include all accidental wounds after their application and some surgical wounds
- Infected – purulent wounds.

The basic principle of treating open wounds is to restore the regenerative function of the skin - nature is designed in such a way that skin cells are capable of self-healing under certain conditions. But this is only possible if there are no dead cells at the wound site - this is the essence of treating open wounds.

Stages of treatment of open wounds

Treatment of open wounds in any case involves going through three stages - primary self-cleaning, inflammatory process and granulation tissue restoration.

Primary self-cleaning

As soon as a wound occurs and bleeding begins, the vessels begin to sharply narrow - this allows the formation of a platelet clot, which will stop the bleeding. Then the narrowed vessels expand sharply. The result of such “work” blood vessels There will be a slowdown in blood flow, increased permeability of vascular walls and progressive swelling of soft tissues.

It was found that such a vascular reaction leads to the cleansing of damaged soft tissues without the use of any antiseptic agents.

Inflammatory process

This is the second stage wound process, which is characterized by increased swelling of soft tissues, skin turn red. Together, bleeding and the inflammatory process provoke a significant increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood.

Tissue restoration by granulation

This stage of the wound process can also begin against the background of inflammation - there is nothing pathological about it. The formation of granulation tissue begins directly in the open wound, as well as along the edges of the open wound and on the surface of nearby epithelium.

Over time, granulation tissue degenerates into connective tissue, and this stage will be considered completed only after a stable scar has formed at the site of the open wound.

A distinction is made between healing of an open wound by primary and secondary intention. The first option for the development of the process is possible only if the wound is not extensive, its edges are brought close to each other and there is no pronounced inflammation at the site of damage. And secondary intention occurs in all other cases, including with purulent wounds.

Features of the treatment of open wounds depend only on how intensively the inflammatory process develops and how badly the tissue is damaged. The task of doctors is to stimulate and control all of the above stages of the wound process.

Primary treatment in the treatment of open wounds

Before the victim seeks professional medical care, he needs to thoroughly wash the wound antiseptics- this will ensure complete disinfection of the open wound. To minimize the risk of wound infection during treatment, hydrogen peroxide, furatsilin, a solution of potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine should be used. The skin around the wound is treated with brilliant green or iodine - this will prevent the spread of infection and inflammation. After the described treatment, a sterile bandage is applied on top of the open wound.

The speed of its healing depends on how correctly the initial cleaning of the open wound was carried out. If a patient comes to the surgeon with punctured, cut, lacerated open wounds, then he must undergo specific surgical treatment. Such deep cleaning of the wound from dead tissue and cells will speed up the healing process.

As part of the initial treatment of an open wound, the surgeon removes foreign bodies, blood clots, and excises uneven edges and crushed tissue. Only after this the doctor will apply sutures, which will bring the edges of the open wound closer together, but if the gaping wound is too extensive, then the sutures are applied a little later, when the edges begin to recover and the wound begins to heal. Be sure to apply a sterile bandage to the site of injury after such treatment.

Note:in most cases, a patient with an open wound is given anti-tetanus serum, and if the wound was formed after an animal bite, a vaccine against tetanus.

The entire described process of treating an open wound reduces the risk of infection and the development of complications (gangrene, suppuration), and accelerates the healing process. If the treatment was carried out on the first day after receiving the injury, then there are no complications and severe consequences not expected.

How to treat a weeping open wound

If there is an excessive amount of serous-fibrous exudate in an open wound, then surgeons will take measures to treat the open, weeping wound. In general, such copious discharge have a beneficial effect on the healing rate - they additionally clean the open wound, but at the same time, the task of specialists is to reduce the amount of exudate - this will improve blood circulation in the smallest vessels (capillaries).

When treating weeping open wounds, it is important to change sterile dressings frequently. And during this procedure, it is important to use a solution of furatsilin or sodium hypochloride, or treat the wound with liquid antiseptics (miramistin, okomistin and others).

To reduce the amount of serous-fibrous exudate released, surgeons use dressings with a 10% aqueous solution of sodium chloride. With this treatment, the bandage must be changed at least once every 4-5 hours.

A weeping open wound can also be treated with the use of antimicrobial ointments - the most effective are streptocidal ointment, Mafenide, Streptonitol, Fudizin gel. They are applied either under a sterile bandage or on a tampon, which is used to treat an open, weeping wound.

Xeroform or Baneocin powder is used as a drying agent - they have antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

How to treat an open purulent wound

It is an open purulent wound that is most difficult to treat - purulent exudate must not be allowed to spread to healthy tissue. To do this, a regular dressing turns into a mini-operation - with each treatment, it is necessary to remove accumulated pus from the wound; most often, drainage systems are installed so that the pus is provided with a constant outflow. Each treatment, in addition to the specified additional measures, is accompanied by the introduction into the wound antibacterial solutions - for example, Dimexide. To stop the necrotic process in an open wound and remove pus from it, surgery is used specific means– Trypsin or Himopsin powders. A suspension is prepared from these powders by mixing them with novocaine and/or sodium chloride, and then sterile napkins are impregnated with the resulting product and tucked directly into the cavity of an open purulent wound. In this case, the bandage is changed once a day; in some cases, medicated wipes can be left in the wound for two days. If a purulent open wound is deep and wide cavity, then these powders are poured directly into the wound, without the use of sterile wipes.

In addition to such thorough surgical treatment of an open purulent wound, the patient must be prescribed antibacterial drugs () orally or by injection.

Features of the treatment of purulent open wounds:

After cleaning the open wound from pus, Levosin ointment is injected directly into the cavity. This medicine has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
For medicinal dressings when treating an open wound with purulent contents, Levomikol ointment and Sintomycin liniment can be used.
Baneocin ointment will be most effective in the treatment of open wounds with diagnosed wounds, Nitacid ointment - in the treatment of wounds with diagnosed anaerobic bacteria, Dioxidine ointment generally refers to a universal remedy - it is effective against most types of infections, including against gangrene pathogens.
Most often, when treating open purulent wounds, surgeons use ointments based on polyethylene oxide, Vaseline/lanolin modern medicine in the case under consideration refuses.
Vishnevsky ointment is an excellent way to get rid of pus in an open wound - it both resolves infiltrates and increases blood flow in the wound. This medicine is applied directly to the wound cavity 1-2 times a day.
When treating a patient with an open purulent wound in medical institution Detoxification therapy must be prescribed and carried out.
Ultrasound or liquid nitrogen may be used in the hospital to speed up the wound healing process.

Creams and ointments for treating wounds at home

If the damage is minor and there is no large cavity, then such open wounds can be treated at home using various ointments. What experts recommend using:

Folk remedies for treating open wounds

If the wound is not widespread and deep, then some folk remedies can be used to speed up its healing. The most popular, safe and effective include:

water solution– excellent for weeping open wounds;
a decoction based on flowers, eucalyptus leaves, raspberry twigs, calendula flowers, St. John's wort, heather, elecampane, yarrow, calamus root and comfrey;
aloe juice remedy, sea buckthorn oil and rosehip oils (mix everything in equal proportions) – effective in the treatment of shallow open and dry wounds.

Note:before use folk remedies When treating open wounds, it is necessary to make sure that the victim is not allergic to any of these medicinal plants.

It is best to entrust the treatment of open wounds to professionals - surgeons will be able to timely determine the onset of the development of the infectious process and select effective treatment. If you decide to do therapy at home, you must carefully monitor the condition of the victim. If you experience elevated body temperature or pain at the site of injury of unknown etiology, you must urgently seek professional medical help - it is quite possible that a dangerous infectious process is progressing in the wound.

The farther from the head, the longer. Without primary surgical treatment, the wound heals by secondary intention, through the process of suppuration. The time frame may vary from 2 to 3 weeks. Depending on the size of the wound surface.

The wound does not owe anyone anything, and therefore for each person it heals exactly as long as local conditions allow it - the individual qualities of the person. Yes, I forgot, natural conditions also play a role. For example, everyone knows that in the coastal region, wounds heal longer and more painfully due to the high humidity of the climate. And the energy of the person himself can influence the healing of a wound. Once upon a time in the Soviet magazine "Around the World" I read about one either African or Australian aboriginal tribe, a representative of which demonstrated to Soviet scientists his abilities of this kind: he took a knife and slashed his hand, making a rather deep wound, which is usually treated doctor. But his blood very quickly coagulated and dried, and literally after a few minutes the bleeding stopped. And by evening, only a scar remained at the site of this wound, as if the wound had been inflicted a long time ago.

All about cuts

General information

blunt objects that leave wounds with ragged edges. Such wounds usually appear in the bone area ( on knees, fingers). The tissues around such wounds become very swollen and severely injured, scarring is more difficult, since their edges are uneven,
sharp objects that leave cut wounds. Such wounds can be quite deep and affect not only the upper layers of tissue, but also deeper ones,
thin and sharp objects that leave puncture wounds,
combined injuries that remain after exposure to sharp and blunt objects.

What symptoms should you look out for?

If the cut is on the face, the wound is long or deep enough, if its edges are not closed with an adhesive plaster, you need the help of a doctor. Deep wounds in the joint area, on the chest, neck, face, and palms are dangerous. You should also definitely show the wounds to a doctor if the victim is a baby, if the tissue around the wound turns red, swells and hurts. These are signs of infection. Attention should be paid if the tissue around the wound has lost sensitivity. If the bleeding does not stop, the victim has impaired motor skills of the limbs or fingers, or if he is in shock, an ambulance must be urgently called.

Complications

trauma to large veins and arteries,
cut infection ( the wound hurts, becomes covered with pus, turns red),
tetanus. This serious disease, striking nervous system. It is incurable. The pathogen develops in deep wounds without access to oxygen. To prevent the development of the disease, it is introduced antitetanus serum, operating for ten years.

Incised extensor tendon injury

Treatment and stopping bleeding

cleansing the wound,
blood stop,
sterile wound closure,
antiseptic treatment.

Cleansing the wound carried out using water and soap solution. Washing should be done with a piece of cotton wool or bandage. Quickly washing the wound removes sources of infection and prevents suppuration of the wound. After soaping the wound, rinse the soap thoroughly with clean water. This procedure must be done daily until the wound is completely scarred.

If the wound is very dirty, you can also use 3% hydrogen peroxide or an antiseptic solution.

If you have a cut on your lips or chin small child, you should not apply a bandage, as it will collect food and saliva.

A sterile dressing should not be changed frequently, unless the dressing is loose or dirty. But even in this case, you can not change the bandage, but only bandage it on top again with a clean bandage.

Most quick way- this is to press the cut on top with a clean bandage or cloth. The bandage must be pressed tightly enough and held until the bleeding stops ( sometimes up to a quarter of an hour). This procedure is ineffective only if the arteries are affected. To make the blood flow less intensely, you need to raise the wounded limb upward.

Aqueous solutions are used to treat wounds, as well as to wet tampons and napkins for sterile dressings. This treatment is completely painless and is often used to treat wounds in children.

What to do if your finger is injured?

Here's a little secret: how to put it on your finger so that it is convenient for them to operate, and so that the bandage does not move out. Regular bandaging of a finger most often only leads to the fact that the bandages slip off after a while. And sometimes they dry to the wound, and changing the dressing is then painful and unpleasant. To prevent all these troubles, you should wrap your finger at the cut site with a strip of paper that covers the entire phalanx. After which you can wrap a bandage or stick a patch. Such a paper wrapper will protect the wound, move its edges and help it heal faster.

This type of bandage is easier to remove because the paper will not stick to the wound. According to experienced people, it is best to use white stationery paper. Before application, it should be treated with hydrogen peroxide.

Ointment treatment

It is produced in the form of ointment, spray, cream and lotion. Contains vitamin B5, quickly heals wounds, restores tissue, and can be used to treat mucous membranes. Treat the affected area once a day.

Relieves inflammation, antiseptic, accelerates tissue restoration. Wounds are treated once a day.

Relieves inflammation, stops bleeding, accelerates tissue restoration. Prescribed if the cut does not heal for a long time. The affected surface is treated two or three times a day and a bandage is applied before bedtime.

Relieves inflammation, destroys microbes, accelerates tissue restoration. It is very indicated for long lasting cuts. Treatments are carried out several times a day.

Produced in the form of iodine solution and ointment. Strong antiseptic. May cause local skin irritation.

Inhibits the development of pathogenic microbes, relieves pain, and accelerates scarring. Treatment is carried out once or twice a day. Effective for purulent wounds.

Antiseptic, inhibits the development of microbes. Prescribed for the treatment of wounds, including very dirty ones ( first washed with an aqueous solution, then ointment is applied).

Special instructions for the use of certain medications

If the cut does not heal for a long time, you should take a course of vitamins B, C, E and A,
Treatment of wounds with iodine can provoke individual intolerance,
People who have impaired function thyroid gland, you should use iodine preparations only under the guidance of a doctor,
Solutions of boric acid cannot be used to treat large surfaces of the body, as the drug is absorbed into the blood and poisoning may develop. This is very dangerous for children. Signs of boric acid poisoning: nausea, rash, kidney failure, diarrhea,
Alcohol preparations should not be applied to wound surface using them only to lubricate the skin around the wound,
Since any alcohol preparations cause a burning sensation, they are not advisable to use in the treatment of wounds in children,
Deep cuts should not be treated with hydrogen peroxide, as air bubbles may clog the blood vessels.
Lifusol ointment creates a thin protective film on the surface of the wound, which protects the wound from germs. You can remove it by wiping the body with alcohol,
Lifusol is a flammable product. In addition, you should not give the tube of ointment to babies.

Antibiotics

What affects the speed of healing?

How to get rid of scars?

For the right choice method of removing a scar, you must first of all keep in mind the nature of the injury and its depth.

When should you definitely see a doctor?

blood spurts out of the wound; if the blood is scarlet, a blood vessel is probably cut,
blood flows profusely and does not stop,
the cut is in a visible place and the scar on it is undesirable,
the hands are affected - there are important tendons and nerves here,
symptoms of inflammation are present - redness covering the tissue more than 2 cm around the cut, swelling of the tissue,
increase in body temperature,
the wound is deep enough - in such cases it is necessary to apply a suture,
the wound is dirty, and the last tetanus shot was given more than five years ago,
soil and animal feces got into the wound ( for example, manure) – in such environments there is a lot of tetanus pathogen,
the wound does not heal long enough, exudate flows from it,
after being wounded, the victim vomits and feels sick - this is in to a greater extent concerns head injuries in children.

Doctor's help

clean the wound from dirt and debris,
put stitches,
if nerves, tendons or blood vessels are damaged, send them to the hospital,
prescribe antibiotics if the wound is infected,
give an anti-tetanus injection.

First aid and treatment procedure for deep cuts on fingers

Fingers are most susceptible to a wide variety of injuries. Cooking, gardening, car repairs, home repairs, and many other everyday activities involve working with your hands and, therefore, can cause finger injuries, the most common of which are cuts to the thumb and index finger. Every person should know what to do if they cut their finger.

Types of cuts

There are several types of cuts:

Cuts caused by blunt objects are characterized by ragged edges of the wound and can be combined with bruises and flattening of soft tissues, which complicates treatment.
Wounds from sharp objects have smooth edges, which makes healing easier. However, sharp objects often cause deep cuts, which can affect, in addition to the skin with small capillaries, large vessels, ligaments and even bones.
Another type of injury is a puncture rather than a cut. Apply just as sharp thin objects. Treatment of such cuts and punctures is complicated by the fact that the wound channel is usually narrow and deep. The finger quickly swells, but the blood does not stop, it soaks into the tissue around it, because of this, the wound quickly rots, and the finger begins to break out. Such cuts are characterized by blueness of the finger.
Often the finger is not just cut, but part of the flesh is cut off. In this case, it is extremely important to protect the wound from getting pathogenic microorganisms, since the open area is much larger than with a regular cut.

First aid for a deep cut

Deep cuts may be complicated by tendon cuts. This injury can easily occur if you cut your finger with a blender or other electrical appliance powerful enough to cut deep into the flesh. With such injuries, the sensitivity of the finger is lost. The patient cannot move it, bend or straighten it.

These symptoms are a direct indication to see a doctor.

In most cases, surgical intervention is necessary - suturing the tendons, suturing the cut. Self-treatment can lead to serious complications. But first you need to provide emergency assistance.

Initially, you need to determine the intensity of bleeding. If the blood pulsates or gushes in a constant stream, it means that a vessel much larger than the capillary has been affected. It is necessary to stop the bleeding as quickly as possible. To do this, apply a tourniquet or rubber band to the finger above the cut site. It drags on exactly until the blood stops, no more. It is better to record the time when the tourniquet was applied. Every minute it is necessary to loosen the tourniquet, in order to avoid the death of tissues to which blood access was limited.

The second step is to wash the wound. As a rule, 3 or 6 are used for this percentage solution hydrogen peroxide, which also has hemostatic properties. If you don’t have peroxide on hand, you can rinse the wound under running water. cold water. However, many doctors do not recommend doing this with tap water, because the quality of the pipes often leaves much to be desired, and there is a high risk of infection.

After the wound is washed, a moderately tight bandage of gauze or bandage is applied. You can also use any piece of clean cotton or linen fabric.

After this, the victim should be immediately taken to the hospital or an ambulance should be called. All this time, it is better to keep the wounded arm raised, at face level, this will help slow down or even stop the bleeding.

How to treat a cut on a finger

Treatment of cuts consists of 4 main stages: washing, stopping bleeding, treating the wound, dressing.

Washing

So, first of all, you need to examine the wound. If there are foreign objects, then they must be removed. It is convenient to use tweezers for this. To remove remaining dust, dirt, and possibly particles of the object that caused the injury, such as pieces of glass, from the wound, it must be washed and disinfected. A solution of hydrogen peroxide copes well with this task. It must be poured directly into the wound. There, the peroxide begins to foam, thereby pushing out everything unnecessary. It also exhibits antiseptic properties. In addition to peroxide, you can use an aqueous solution of furatsilin or a soap solution to wash the wound. It is important after the procedure to thoroughly rinse the soap solution with cold running water. A correctly performed procedure will keep the wound walls in their original position, which will promote speedy healing.

Stopping the bleeding

After the wound is washed, it is necessary to stop the bleeding.

Usually, with a shallow cut, the bleeding itself stops within minutes.

Provided that the victim does not have impaired blood clotting for any reason. It is enough to keep your hand raised after washing. If the bleeding does not stop within the specified time frame, you need to apply pressure to the cut with a bandage or cloth. When blood continues to bleed through the bandage, apply another more tight bandage on top of the old one. Do not remove the old bandage until the bleeding stops. Because there is a risk of removing already dried blood and provoking bleeding with renewed vigor.

Bleeding that cannot be stopped in this way within minutes can be dangerous and you should consult a doctor.

The tourniquet is used exclusively for wounds large vessels, as it severely restricts blood circulation. Improper use can lead to irreversible consequences.

Treatment of the wound

After the bleeding has stopped, it is necessary to remove the hemostatic bandage, if it was applied. It is better to moisten the dried bandage with a solution of furatsilin for painless removal. If necessary, wipe the wound with a swab moistened with the same solution to remove any remaining dressing. Then dry the cut with a piece of dry, clean cloth. Next, the wound is treated with an antiseptic to prevent infection and subsequent suppuration. The skin around the wound is treated with an alcohol solution of iodine or brilliant green.

It is extremely important to ensure that these drugs do not get on the edges, much less directly into the wound, because there they can kill living tissue.

This will slow down tissue regeneration and make treatment more difficult. In addition, the alcohol solution will cause additional painful sensations, which is especially undesirable if a child has injured a finger. The wound itself is treated with ointments with antibiotics, such as levomekol, methyluracil, gentamicin ointment, levosin, tetracycline ointment. It is important to apply the ointment in moderate doses. Too much ointment causes the edges of the cut to soften, making treatment more difficult. After treating the wound, it must be properly bandaged.

Dressing

To begin with, it is recommended to wrap your finger in a paper strip moistened with hydrogen peroxide, this will help avoid pain when changing the bandage. You should use clean paper, without text. Printer ink and paint contain harmful substances. In this case, the edges of the wound need to be moved together as much as possible, especially if the wound is deep, down to the meat. A bandage is placed on the finger over the paper. It should be tight enough to hold the edges of the wound together. At the same time, the bandage should not put too much pressure on the finger or block the blood flow. Blood supplies damaged tissues with oxygen. This promotes faster healing.

For a small cut, you can use a bactericidal patch.

The dressing is changed once a day.

With proper treatment, small cuts will heal completely within 4-5 days. Deeper cuts complicated by suppuration or damage to the ligaments take much longer to heal.

If the wound has festered, the treatment process may drag on for days.

Damaged ligaments are restored from 3-4 weeks to 3 months.

Factors influencing the rate of wound healing

Healing depends on many factors. The main ones are:

Blood supply. The tissues must be sufficiently supplied with oxygen, which is delivered by blood. The higher the oxygen concentration in the tissues, the more active the immune system is, the faster the blood vessels and skin are restored, the production of collagen accelerates - one of the most important proteins that plays a role in key role in the process of tissue regeneration of the human body.
Patient's diet. To produce collagen fibers, you need proteins, minerals, vitamins, and carbohydrates. A large number of These components contain meat, dairy products, and nuts.
High-quality wound isolation from external environment. Microorganisms entering a wound not only cause purulent inflammation. They also absorb oxygen, which is so necessary for immune processes.

Possible complications

Even the smallest, seemingly insignificant cut can result in a number of complications.

The most common of them is inflammation with suppuration. The edges of the wound become red and swelling is noticeable. The patient is bothered by throbbing pain in the finger. This complication occurs especially often with cuts with a deep narrow channel. Dressings with Levomekol ointment, as well as its analogues, such as Ichthyol ointment and balsamic liniment according to Vishnevsky. They effectively cope with inflammation and draw out pus from the wound well.

Extremely dangerous complication is the infection of a wound by a bacterium that causes tetanus. This disease affects the nervous system. It's incurable! If the cut was caused by a dirty object, such as glass or a rusty nail. Be sure to thoroughly wash the cut and see a doctor to administer anti-tetanus serum.

Cuts to fingers are a very common household injury. You can cut yourself with a knife in the kitchen, with a razor in the mirror, even with a sheet of office paper. The vast majority of finger cuts are not serious. They are easily treated at home. However, you should not neglect even the smallest cuts.

It is important to take it on time necessary measures on treatment.

Ignoring them threatens with the most unpleasant consequences.

Every home and every workplace should have a first aid kit with the essentials for first aid: cotton wool; bandage; bactericidal patch; tourniquet; hydrogen peroxide; Furacilin tablets; iodine or brilliant green; ointment containing an antibiotic.

First aid for cuts. What to do to help yourself or anyone else affected

How long does it take for a deep knife cut on a finger to heal?

How long does it take for a deep cut to heal?

It happens that at the most inopportune moment, we hurt ourselves. Sometimes these wounds are very deep. What to do in this case? How to make deep cut healed faster?

How to help a wound heal faster?

There are several simple rules, following which the wound will heal much faster, and the mark from it will be almost invisible.

The area of skin around the wound should be kept moist at all times. That is, you must definitely use an antibiotic ointment, which not only helps ensure safety from infection, but also provides the skin with sufficient moisture. This is done because dry wounds heal more slowly. You need to apply this ointment every time you dress a wound.

Step 2. Do not pick or tear off the crust that has formed on the wound. It serves as a kind of protection for the wound from the entry of various foreign bodies and bacteria into it. Therefore, when a person removes it, the healing process slows down, and there is also a possibility of an inflammatory process.

The bandage from the wound must be removed slowly and carefully so as not to further injure the cut or tear off the protective crust. If the patch is difficult to remove, you can wet it, then it will come off easier.

You need to get a good night's sleep. Because it has long been proven that all healing processes occur best when a person is in a state of sleep.

How do wounds and abrasions heal?

We all experience injuries from time to time. How to speed up the healing process and avoid scars if possible, read our article.

Injury is always a nuisance. Even the slightest scratch can cause a person a lot of unpleasant sensations: inflammation, pain, swelling. And if these consequences of injuries pass after some time, then the scars, alas, remain on long years. It is especially unpleasant if scars form on visible parts of the body, for example on the face, neck, hands. Appearance spoiled by scars often brings a lot of psychological problems, especially for women who care so much about their beauty.

Fortunately, everything is not as tragic as it seems at first glance. With a competent approach to the treatment of wounds and abrasions, you can significantly speed up the healing process and also avoid the formation of scars.

How do wounds heal?

First, let's figure out how wound healing occurs? Believe me, a deeper understanding of the processes only contributes to the correct treatment tactics. The wound healing process takes place in several stages:

inflammation phase. Immediately after the injury occurs, the body begins to fight the problem. Initially, a blood clot forms in the tissues to stop bleeding. On the other hand, the body needs to constantly fight microorganisms that can get into an open wound. This whole process is accompanied by inflammation - a process in which the site of injury is involved immune cells, and swelling also forms, which puts pressure on the nerve endings, thereby causing pain. The inflammation phase can last up to 7 days. Already on the 7th day, the wound begins to fill with granulation tissue - connective tissue, which is formed during wound healing;
proliferation phase. Approximately starts from the 7th day and can last up to 4 weeks. During the proliferation phase, the wound is actively filled with connective granulation tissue, which is based on collagen. The wound is also filled with capillaries and inflammatory cells. This is how a young scar is formed. At this stage, the scar stretches easily. Due to the high content of blood vessels, the scar has a bright red color, which makes it easily noticeable;
scar formation phase. A scar begins to form around the 4th week, and this process can last up to 1 year. The bright red scar formed during the proliferation stage begins to fade and the scar becomes less noticeable. As a result, the lesion site is finally filled with connective and epithelial tissue. Primary collagen is replaced by coarser collagen. Thus, a scar is formed, which takes on its final (completed) appearance.

Fast healing

In parallel, wound healing occurs in 2 stages: hydration and dehydration. The wound hydration stage is the period when the wound is still moist. Accordingly, the dehydration stage is the time when the wound remains dry. In this regard, to achieve speedy healing, it is important to use wound-healing drugs (D-panthenol, etc.) in a timely manner. It is worth keeping in mind that during the hydration stage the wound needs hydration and regular cleansing. And at the stage of dehydration, the wound needs protection and nutrition of the formed tissues. Therefore, it is very important to use wound-healing drugs already at the “wet” stage. This way the wound will close faster, and the risk of wound infection will be significantly reduced.

Sweat glands help heal wounds, burns and ulcers. Scientists from the University of Michigan came to this conclusion.

In addition, accelerated wound healing usually does not result in scarring, or minor scarring may occur. Well, if scars do form, for example, due to deep cuts or burns, then there are remedies for this case too. You can buy it in pharmacies special means(ointments, gels) that prevent the appearance of scars. However, it is important to apply them immediately after the wound has healed. Thus, when treating scars you will achieve maximum effect.

How long does it take for a cut on a finger to heal?

In the section Diseases, Medicines to the question How long does it take for a deep cut on a finger with a knife to heal? The best answer given by the author Nadegda is The bandage will have to be removed. Otherwise, the blood and lymph under the patch form a breeding ground for microorganisms. treat with peroxide and brilliant green. Pull the edges together and apply a bandage. Do the dressing once a day. If the bandage sticks to the wound, soak it in peroxide or furatsilin. It will heal in about 4-5 days.

Sorry it's late, I was busy away from the computer. Technically, it looks like this: bend your finger slightly so that the skin is not stretched, then the edges of the wound will come together and apply a tight bandage. You need to bandage the entire finger, covering both joints (so that the finger does not bend) Something like this. Get well.

It's not the same for everyone. It depends on the body.

Pour streptocide (powder or crushed tablet) into the wound and everything will heal quickly (in 3 days), leaving a small invisible scar as a keepsake.

1) REMOVE the adhesive plaster, otherwise the wound will fester!

2) Treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide, the edges of the wound ( healthy skin) grease with brilliant green.

3) Sprinkle the wound with streptocide powder. Streptocide powder in 2 g bags can be bought at the pharmacy.

4) Apply a bandage to your finger.

If the wound begins to bleed profusely, sprinkle coarse salt onto the wound and apply pressure to the wound. The salt can be changed several times. (Salt will not hurt or cause irritation).

hello, I was opening a jar of pickles and the neck of the jar split, my hand slipped and cut my first and second fingers, hit a passing artery, lost a lot of blood, they put 12 stitches, but they couldn’t sew the tendon, now 2 fingers don’t work, the stitches were removed but the cut started it diverges, we covered it with streptocide, then dried it with brilliant green, the wound remains with blood discharge and so on, there is no pus. what can be done in this situation.

I have never wounded the skin so deeply that it reached the tendon, but it was still unpleasant, of course. In principle, Argosulfan cream is always available in the first aid kit for such cases. This antibacterial drug, providing protection against infection. Thanks to the silver ions in its composition, it has a dual effect - antimicrobial and healing without the formation of a rough scar. It always helps, by the way!

I have the same forefinger left hand outer part. I cut myself about half a year ago, but the scar still remains as if I cut my finger 3 days ago.