WOUNDS

Wounds are lesions of the stratum corneum and can be superficial (abrasions and grazes), or deep (e.g. cuts). Bleeding may accompany wounds depending on their severity. Wounds can be caused accidentally in cases of trauma, or following surgical procedures.
The most common wounds occur after accidents involving sharp, pointed objects in the home or work environment.

Following an injury that causes a wound:

• wash the wound well
• allow bleeding to occur

Wounds tend to repair themselves over time but to promote healing and prevent infection, they should be dressed.

A help for damaged skin

• Apply cotton gauze soaked in PEG Balm.

The gauze protects against the external environment while PEG Balm is able to absorb excess moisture and create a skin environment favourable to physiological regrowth. To keep the gauze firmly in place, an elastic tubular net, which allows the skin to breathe, is ideal.