Whether wound care is correct is a factor affecting wound healing, so we need to understand how to properly handle wounds. There are two main points: pay attention to diet and choose the right dressing.


During the wound healing process, do not eat foods that are prone to recurrence of wounds, such as barbecue and irritating foods, such as chili sauce, pepper and other heavy-flavored seasonings. In addition, carbonated drinks, sugar-sweetened drinks, etc. should also be avoided. You can eat some foods that contain protein and vitamins such as milk, lean meat, eggs, carrots, tomatoes, etc., and avoid peppers, onions, garlic, leeks and other foods.

Before dressing the wound should be cleaned with normal saline, which is often the recommended cleaning solution because normal saline is not cytotoxic to healthy tissue, then apply iodophor to the wound and surrounding tissue, and then apply ointment, if desired To heal wounds quickly, you can spray with a liquid dressing, which will form a breathable protective film on the surface to prevent microbial infection, thereby accelerating wound healing.PREV：How much do you know about the misunderstandings of wound care?
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