Different Types And Treatment For Wounds

Wounds can be broadly categorized into various types. Each of these wound types require a different treatment. Various types and treatments for wounds are described as follows:More...

Why Do Wounds Itch When They Are Healing ?

Majority of us, at some point or the other in life, have experienced an exasperating, uncontrollable urge to rub and scuff a healing wound. But, have you ever wondered why wounds begin to itch at time of healing? Well, there are various theories that have been put forward to provide an answer to this question.

The most commonly accepted theory proposed to explain the reason behind the irresistible itch caused by healing wounds is as follows.More...

 

Maggots In Wounds

It feels disgusting to even think of having maggots in an infected wound. Maggots are commonly seen in animal wounds, but mere imagination of having maggots in wounds in live human beings is spine chilling. As a matter of fact, human wounds too can get infected with these fly larvae.

There are various kinds of maggots found in wounds and can be distinguished based on their size and color. Majority of them appear like worms, measuring 1-30 mm in length. They are limbless, headless, and equipped with special hooks that help them lodge in the open wound till pupation.More...

 

Home Remedies For Infected Wounds

Whenever we get a minor scrape or cut, majority of us rush to the first aid kit, clean the wound with antiseptic lotion, apply an antiseptic cream like Neosporin or soframycin, cover it with a bandage, and get back to our work. But, what if you get wounded and there is no antiseptic ointment or lotion available at home? Will it be a good idea to leave the open wound as it is in such a condition? Definitely, not!

Open wounds get very easily infected with bacteria, thereby leading to development of pus, if they are not properly taken care of. If you do not have an antibacterial medicine or want to use something natural, you may try one of the following home remedies for both, prevention and treatment of infected wounds.More...