TREATING WOUNDS AT HOME
There are people that don't enjoy going to the emergency room to get patched up. Who does? There are many reasons for this which extends from embarrassment to fear. If you are the type of person that can handle self-patching, you should know exactly how to do it. Firstly, you need to identify the type of wound. Different scratches and cuts require different care. Scratches - these are the quickest healing sores. You need to wait for the liquid to clot so that you can apply a waterproof plaster over. You want to use a waterproof plaster because the plaster needs to stay on as long as possible to avoid any bacteria from entering your body. You might not need to add a plaster because of how quickly the skin heals. Burns - If you ever get burned, the best way to treat it would be to apply a soothing gel. Cells have been damaged by the extreme heat and the skin is quite sensitive. Control the pain by either adding Aloe Vera products or aqueous creams. Flesh Wounds - You might notice tha...