Purulent wounds can appear at any age in every person.... With the wrong or untimely treatment, this leads to the most difficult complications.

Therefore, it is extremely important to know what drugs and other means to use, how to carry out the procedures correctly.

If infection is observed when the integrity of the skin is damaged, then the question of treating purulent wounds at home becomes acute. After all, suppuration leads to the most unpleasant consequences, up to gangrene.

Ulcers are a lumen with purulent fluid around which an inflammatory process occurs. The disease occurs against the background of infection of any wound (cut, scratch, puncture, etc.).

Simply put, pus is formed due to the penetration of a pathogenic microorganism into the wound.

A purulent formation can occur in any part of the body, but most often it occurs on the leg, arm, buttocks, abdomen, and fingers. The pus can be thick or thin, and can vary in color.

It is the shade that allows you to determine the type of pathogen:

• a whitish and yellowish color of a dense structure indicates infection with a staphylococcus bacterium;
• with a liquid consistency of a brown-yellow tint, we are talking about Escherichia coli;
• for a watery structure of yellow and green color, streptococcus infection is characteristic;
• brown fetid liquid - anaerobic microbes;
• if the shade of pus inside is yellow, but upon contact with air changes color, then this is Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Symptoms of purulent wounds

1. Bursting, throbbing, or pressing pain.
2. Redness of the skin around the lesion.
3. On palpation, the skin is hot.
4. Change in skin color at the site of localization of pathology.
5. Swelling and headache.
6. Increased body temperature, chills, weakness.
7. Loss of appetite and increased sweating.

Reasons for infection

As you know, purulent wounds occur due to infection. But why then does one person immediately notice the inflammatory process, and the other does not? It turns out that there are certain factors that affect the transformation of a simple wound into a purulent form.

First of all, it is a weakened immune system and the presence of certain pathologies (diabetes mellitus, HIV, etc.). Climatic conditions (high humidity) and extensive pollution of the area also play a huge role.

You can bring a pathogen into the wound through dirty hands or using non-sterile processing materials.

The first question that arises is how to treat a purulent wound. Because the effectiveness and duration of subsequent therapy depends on this.

Not every person is ready to go to the clinic with such a minor problem. And it is not always possible to consult a doctor immediately.

Therefore, you need to know the rules of primary processing:

1. Wound disinfection and flushing... How to rinse? Every home has hydrogen peroxide, so use this liquid. You can use "Furacilin", potassium permanganate diluted in water, or "Chlorhexidine" solution.
2. Next, you need to process the area around the wound.... To do this, you can take brilliant green or iodine. After that, you need to make a bandage (apply a sterile bandage).
3. Further care includes applying ointments, daily rinsing and other types of processing.
4. In especially advanced cases, the doctor prescribes surgical intervention... For example, if the wound is lacerated, open, with the presence of foreign bodies, etc. The surgeon performs a deep cleaning, removing blood clots, fragments, dead tissue and cells. This will speed up the healing process. If necessary, the doctor excises the uneven edges, and then sutures.

Quite often, the doctor suggests introducing a special tetanus serum, and in case of bites from unvaccinated animals, a rabies vaccine. Do not give up the procedure, as this will prevent complications.

The basis of the algorithm for processing purulent lesions is to remove dead epithelium, purify from purulent fluid, accelerate regeneration processes and prevent the development and growth of pathogenic microorganisms.

For processing, you will need a sterile bandage and gauze wipes, scissors washed in alcohol, sterile gloves, adhesive plaster, solutions and ointments.

Initially, the area around the wound is washed and treated with hydrogen peroxide, manganese or other solutions. Next, cut a sterile napkin to fit the wound with scissors, apply ointment to it and apply to the hearth. After that, bandage. All manipulations must be done with gloves.

If you remove a bandage with accumulated pus, then do it with rubber gloves.... After removing the purulent napkin, be sure to change gloves. Otherwise, you run the risk of spreading the infection throughout the body.

Treatment methods for purulent wounds

Before treating purulent wounds, you need to familiarize yourself with the main methods. Medical treatment guidelines include the following:

• cleansing of purulent fluid and dead tissues, cells;
• neutralization of puffiness and other symptoms;
• destruction of bacteria.

If pus cannot be removed naturally, drainage is performed. It can be passive or active.

In the first case, drainage from tubes, strips, turundas and napkins dipped in antiseptics is used. Active drainage involves the use of aspiration devices.

Since purulent wounds belong to the infectious group, the use of antibiotics is necessary. Depending on the severity of the suppuration, various forms of drugs are used.

For example, with insignificant suppuration, local exposure is sufficient, and in more complex cases, complex treatment is prescribed. That is, the wounds are treated with antibacterial ointments and solutions, and the patient takes pills inside. Injections are often prescribed.

The most popular antibiotics for purulent wounds:

• tetracyclines;
• cephalosporins;
• penicillins.

Modern pharmacology produces a huge number of universal ointments that have a comprehensive effect. But what ointment to use for purulent wounds in a particular case will be decided by the attending physician and yourself, yourself.

List of the best ointments:

The most common and demanded drugs:

Home treatment: traditional medicine recipes

Modern medicine does not deny the positive effects of herbs and other components used in traditional medicine.

After all, many drugs are made from extracts and plant extracts. Therefore, folk remedies are popular.

Juna is a folk healer, thanks to which many people got rid of various pathologies. One of her recipes is Juna's unique ointment.

Although, she personally claimed that this remedy came from the people, and she only recommended it. The ointment is able to draw out any purulent fluid in a short time.

So, you will need 1 raw egg yolk, 1 tsp. honey and 1 tbsp. l. wheat flour. Mix all components thoroughly and hide in the refrigerator.

If necessary, apply the resulting mixture directly to the hearth, covering the top with a piece of toilet paper or paper napkin. Be sure to wear a protective bandage.

The ointment can be changed every 3 hours throughout the day.... If you want to leave it overnight, leave it safely. Once removed, you will find accumulations of pus that need to be removed. If there is no purulent fluid yet, then apply another layer of the mixture on top.

Almighty aloe flower

Aloe is a bactericidal plant that destroys the pathogen, draws out pus and heals.

But how do you use aloe in the right way to get the most out of it? There are several ways:

1. Rinse the leaf of the plant and cut it lengthwise. Apply to the affected area, securing. To enhance the antibacterial effect, you can drop a little iodine.
2. Peel the aloe and chop finely. Apply gruel to the wound.
3. Squeeze out the juice from the peeled plant, blot a gauze napkin in it and apply it to the damaged area.

Aloe needs to be changed every 2-3 hours... Try to use a 3 year old plant. Be sure to treat the wound with any solution before the procedure.

Horseradish recipes

Horseradish is a powerful antibacterial herb, so it is used to treat purulent formations. Horseradish infusion is used as lotions, compresses and rinsing solutions.

Grind the root part, take 1 tbsp. l. and pour boiling water over it. It is advisable to insist in a thermos for 1 hour.

You can make a tincture from fresh leaves... Weigh out 200 grams of the plant and twist the leaves through a meat grinder. You should have a gruel, which needs to be poured with 1 liter of boiled water (the temperature is slightly above room temperature).

Now place the mixture in a glass jar and close the lid tightly. You need to insist 12 hours. Do not forget to stir the components periodically during this time.

Other recipes

Try not to self-medicate, this can lead to complications... It is better to consult a doctor, as separate groups of drugs may be prescribed for each type of bacteria. And then you can easily get rid of the purulent wound!

Cuts and scrapes are part of everyday life. In most cases, these wounds heal easily. However, bacteria sometimes invade the wound and lead to a potentially dangerous infection. Early recognition of an infection favors a quick and effective recovery. Most often, antibiotics are enough to recover, depending on the severity of the infection. There are several signs of infection — redness, purulent discharge, and pain. Knowing how to check a wound for infection is an integral part of taking care of your health.

Steps

Check for increased pain, redness, swelling, and temperature around the wound

Wash your hands. Be sure to wash your hands before examining the wound. If you think the wound is infected, dirty fingers will only make the situation worse. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water before contacting the wound.

• Remember to wash your hands after handling a wound.

1. Examine the wound carefully. Remove before examining the wound. Do this carefully so as not to damage the sensitive area. If the dressing does stick to the wound, wet it with running water or use a spray bottle.

   • After removing the dressing, discard it and never reuse.

2. Pay attention to redness and. Look closely at the wound and notice if the redness has increased or decreased. If the wound turns red and the redness spreads to surrounding tissue, this is a sign of infection.

   • Also, the skin around the wound may feel hot to the touch. See your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

3. Pay attention to increased pain. The appearance or intensification of pain is a sign of the spread of the infection. Pain by itself or with other symptoms (eg, swelling, fever, pus) is a sign of infection. Talk to your doctor if pain gets worse. The pain may be felt deep in the wound. Thus, swelling around the wound, heat (warmth), and tenderness (pain) are the first signs of an infected wound.

   Do not use antibiotics (unless prescribed by your doctor). Studies have shown that antibiotic ointments do not help treat wound infections. The infection spreads throughout the body, so topical antibiotics are not an effective way to fight the infection.

   After examining the wound, apply a new sterile dressing. If there are no signs of infection, the wound should be covered with a bandage to protect it. If there are signs of infection, apply a sterile dressing to protect the wound from further contamination and see a doctor.

   • When applying the dressing, make sure that the adhesive surfaces of the dressing (if any) do not come into contact with the wound. The dressing should be large enough to completely cover the wound.

4. If the wound continues to fester, see your doctor. Small discharge from the wound may be normal - it means that the body is fighting the infection. But if yellowish or greenish pus comes out of the wound, see your doctor. This is especially necessary if, along with the discharge, other symptoms of inflammation, described above, are also observed.

Check for infection of the lymphatic system

Examine the skin around the wound carefully for red lines. Such lines spread over the skin from the wound. Red lines mean that the infection has penetrated into the vessels of the lymphatic system (it plays an important role in the metabolism and cleansing of cells and tissues of the body).

Find the lymph nodes closest to the wound. For the hands, the nearest lymph nodes are in the armpits, for the legs - in the groin. Also, lymph nodes can be found on the lateral surfaces of the neck (under the lower jaw on the left and right).

Check your lymph nodes. With two or three fingers, gently press on the area of ​​the enlarged lymph nodes. It is more convenient to palpate the lymph nodes to detect pathology with both hands at the same time. In a healthy person, the lymph nodes are symmetrical on both sides.

Feel for swollen lymph nodes and pain. If the lymph nodes are swollen or painful to touch, this may indicate an infection, even if there are no red streaks. In a normal state, the size of the lymph node is 1.5 cm and it cannot even be felt. Lymph nodes can double or even triple; in this case, you can easily find them.

Measure your temperature and assess your overall well-being

Measure the temperature. In addition to the symptoms of wound infection described above, you may have a fever. If the temperature rises to 38 ° C, then this is a sign of an infected wound. You should see your doctor immediately if you have a fever and some symptoms of wound infection.

Notice if your overall health has worsened. General malaise can be a sign of an infected wound. If you get hurt and feel unwell after a few days, it is most likely related. Check the wound for signs of infection and if you do not feel better, see your doctor.

• If you have headache, dizziness, upset stomach, vomiting, these are signs of infection. A recent rash is another reason to see your doctor.

1. Pay attention to the lack of fluid in the body. Dehydration can be a sign of an infected wound. Some of the symptoms of dehydration include infrequent urination, dry mouth, sunken eyes, dark urine. If you experience these symptoms, check the wound immediately for signs of infection and see your doctor.

   • As you fight infection, you need to drink enough fluids and stay hydrated.

Know what to do in serious cases

1. Find out what types of wounds can be infected. Although most wounds heal without difficulty, some factors lead to wound infection. A wound becomes infected if it is not cleaned and cared for enough, or if it is located where it is easier for bacteria to enter it (for example, wounds on the legs). If you have been bitten by an animal or even a person, the wound is most likely infected.

   Learn about other risk factors for infection. Wounds are most commonly infected in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes, HIV, or who are malnourished. Bacteria, viruses and fungi, which the body of a healthy person copes with, penetrate into the body of people with weakened immunity and multiply in it. This is especially true for people with severe burns, as their first line of physical defense (skin) is damaged.

   Watch for signs of a serious infection. You may have a fever and dizziness, as well as a fast heartbeat. The wound will be hot, reddened, swollen, and painful. You may smell a foul smell like rotting. All of these symptoms can be mild or very severe, but if you have multiple of them, you need to see your doctor.

   • If you have dizziness or fever, do not drive. Ask a friend or relative to take you to the hospital or call an ambulance. You may need treatment with strong antibiotics.
   • When in doubt, it is best to see a doctor. In the event of an infection, it is not enough to diagnose oneself on the basis of articles from the Internet. Only a doctor can accurately diagnose the infection.

2. See your doctor. If you think the wound might be infected, see a surgeon or emergency room. This is especially important if you have a medical condition or other risk factor for infection.

Few people have never in their life faced the appearance of a purulent wound or boil on the body. Not only trauma with something non-sterile could serve this, but even banal shaving, careless grazing of the cuticle near the nail, or any microtrauma. The increased risk group includes people with impaired metabolism, reduced immunity and excessive oily skin. In serious cases, the help of a surgeon is required, but sometimes it is possible to get pus out of the wound at home.

Self-medication is permissible only in very harmless cases. If the wound or boil grows, the pus is deep in them, the problem is accompanied by a constant rise in temperature, then you should definitely consult a doctor. Surgical opening and the establishment of drainage is necessary (a device that prevents the wound from completely tightening, contributing to the outflow of pus). If you delay with this, waiting for the pus to come out, then in the end you can even get blood poisoning. This is already fraught with bad consequences.

Why does pus form in the wound?

After a certain period of time, pus begins to form in a wound into which an infection has entered, which is a protective reaction of the body. Foreign bodies and microorganisms such as wood particles, metal shavings, fabric fibers, etc. the body perceives it as a foreign substance that needs to be neutralized. For this purpose, the blood flow to the damaged area increases, which contains a significant number of white blood cells - leukocytes. Together with this, local immunity is activated, and many immune cells - macrophages - arrive at the wound. Macrophages devour foreign bodies, neutralize them with the help of special enzymes, but later die themselves. Thus, the process of suppuration occurs.

In the early stages, with shallow wounds, pus can be drawn out at home. But in severe cases, you need to see a doctor.

Folk remedies that draw pus from a wound

First of all, purulent wounds need to be washed and cleaned. For this, medicinal baths and lotions are used. They are made from many types of plants such as:

• plantain;
• beet;
• onion;
• alder;
• lilac leaves;
• burdock;
• pomace and radish juice;
• sweet clover medicinal;
• carrot;
• blueberry leaves;
• sage;
• chamomile.

To obtain a decoction, you need to take one tablespoon of chopped plant materials, add one liter of boiled water and cook in a water bath for 15 minutes over low heat. After cooling, place the site with the wound in the bath for half an hour. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times daily.

After cleansing and disinfection, procedures are carried out to create an outflow of pus from the wound. The following folk remedies will help to draw out pus from a wound.

Garlic and soap compress. A garlic and soap compress will help to draw out pus from a closed wound. To cook it, the head of garlic is baked in the oven. Then it is crushed and mixed with finely grated laundry soap. A lozenge is formed from this mixture, applied to the wound and fixed with a bandage. The dressing must be changed after four hours. After a while, pus will come out.

Cut onion. The onion head cut into two parts is applied to the wound and fixed with a bandage for 4 hours.

Scarlet leaf. The leaf is cut lengthwise and the side of the pulp is applied to the place of suppuration. It is fixed with a bandage or plaster and left overnight. The effect will be visible after 2-3 days.

Beetroot and potato compresses. Beets or potatoes are finely grated and the resulting gruel is applied to the wound. It is necessary to change the compress every two to three hours.

Ointments to draw out pus

Highly osmolar ointments are used to effectively draw pus out of wounds. Pharmacy chains have a fairly large assortment of them and a wide price range. If the wound is shallow and does not cause concern, then it is enough to contact the pharmacist and he will select an ointment for a particular case.

The most common use for drawing pus from wounds was Vishnevsky's ointment and ichthyol ointment. They are quite effective, affordable and are not inferior in functional effect to their more expensive counterparts.

Vishnevsky ointment contains three main components: castor oil, xeroform and tar. Each component has its own specific properties, which determines a wide range of applications for this ointment. Xeroform dries wounds well. Castor oil promotes wound healing and has anti-inflammatory effects. Tar is considered a good natural antiseptic.

Due to the large number of medicinal properties, Vishnevsky's ointment is used in many situations, so its presence in the home medicine cabinet is very desirable.

Method of application for wound suppuration. If suppuration is detected, it is necessary to take a piece of medical gauze folded in several layers and apply Vishnevsky's ointment on it. Apply this bandage to the affected area and secure with a bandage. After 12 hours, remove, remove the remnants of the ointment with a napkin, treat the area around the wound with alcohol and put a new bandage with ointment.

Ichthyol ointment is a good antiseptic. She, like Vishnevsky's ointment, has a good price / quality ratio. In its composition, ichthyol ointment contains a significant amount of sulfur, which determines its cleansing and emollient properties. It is indispensable for purulent processes, as it effectively draws out pus from closed wounds. The ointment is applied to a gauze pad, applied to the wound, and left overnight. The only contraindication to use is individual intolerance.

Levosin ointment is also one of the inexpensive home remedies that doctors recommend for draining pus from wounds. It is a combination drug that has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and necrolytic properties.

The ointment is applied to sterile wipes and applied to the wound. Dressings with ointment are done every day until the wound heals.

Other ointments are also used that draw pus from a closed wound:

• Tetracycline;
• Gentamicin;
• Methyluracilic;
• Solcoseryl;
• Levonorsin;
• Actovegin.

Most of these ointments are affordable. Of course, if everything goes well, then almost the entire tube will remain intact and will not be useful soon. But it’s better that it be so.

Suppuration, as a rule, occurs due to infection of the wound - dirt, dust, microvilli. If this still happened to you, then the body begins to fight against foreign bodies with the help of protective cells - leukocytes. In this case, foreign dying particles turn into pus. And if this process is started, then serious consequences are possible, up to contacting a surgeon. After all, pus can become a source of development of tetanus infection, rabies and even gangrene. If you notice that the temperature has risen sharply and inflammation is observed around the wound, you urgently need to call an ambulance.

It so happens that it is not possible to turn to a specialist (for example, when a person is somewhere in nature, on the road) or some people are simply sickened by the very possibility of going to a doctor. In such cases, you can use a first-aid kit, which must be with a person.

You need to take four sterile swabs and a new bandage. The bandage must be folded several times. With two tampons dipped in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, you need to carefully remove the pus from the wound. Further, then this wound is treated with another swab dipped in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. A disinfectant ointment is applied to the last, fourth swab soaked in alcohol. We put it on the wound with ointment and bandage it tightly so that it does not move out. This must be repeated daily until the wound begins to heal.

If all the measures taken did not lead to a positive result - the wound continues to be inflamed and fester, then it is necessary to go to surgery. They will wash the wound, treat it with antiseptics and leave you in the hospital until the improvement begins.

In the case when the wound is not yet, the process of suppuration is just beginning - it cannot be opened, especially c. It is necessary to apply a tampon to the wound with an ointment containing ichthyol applied to it. This ointment draws pus out of the abscess. And after the abscess breaks through, it is necessary to carefully process and wash the wound, until its final healing.

It must be remembered that only sterile materials should be used to disinfect and cover the wound; all pieces of tissue from clothes should be avoided. They are used only in emergency cases and only for disinfection with alcohol.

Scratches and wounds occur due to a violation of the anatomical integrity of the skin and mucous membranes as a result of mechanical stress. The most common reason for the appearance of abrasions, scratches and wounds is careless handling of piercing and cutting objects in everyday life and at work.

Poor blood clotting is the cause of long-term non-healing wounds

When the skin and underlying tissues are damaged, the blood vessels located there are affected, so wounds and scratches are usually accompanied by bleeding. Normally, blood ceases to be secreted after 1 - 3 minutes under the influence of platelets - blood cells that have the ability to increase blood viscosity and "seal" the wound. If the bleeding does not stop, this indicates a violation of the blood clotting function. The cause may be leukemia, hemophilia, insufficient platelet activity, taking anticoagulants. Poor blood clotting results in any scratch or wound taking a long time to heal.

Influence of infections and diseases of internal organs on wound healing

Often, the danger is not the wound itself, but its infection with pathogens. The bacteria usually get into the wound due to not following the rules of first aid.

First aid for wounds and cuts is the removal of foreign bodies, treatment of the wound surface with an antiseptic, and the application of a sterile bandage.

The microbes that have penetrated into the subcutaneous tissue provoke the development of the inflammatory process: the wound begins to fester, redness and swelling form around it, the victim's temperature rises. Suppuration leads to the fact that the wound healing time is significantly increased.

Sometimes wounds and scrapes do not heal for a long time despite proper treatment. The reason in this case can be determined by the therapist, focusing on the results of clinical trials. There are the following diseases and pathological conditions in which wounds and scratches do not heal well:
- diabetes;
- oncological processes;
- anemia;
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- disturbances in the functioning of the immune system.

In a person with these diseases, metabolic processes in cells are disrupted, which impairs the ability of tissues to regenerate. Sometimes long-term healing of injuries is a temporary phenomenon that can be observed due to a decrease in immunity after ARVI and other infectious diseases. If the problem of recovery from injuries is systematic, you need to consult a doctor for a complete examination and correct diagnosis.

Pressure sores are one of the varieties of this pathology. Several processes can underlie slow wound healing:

• the presence of a sluggish infectious and inflammatory process;
• poor blood supply to the skin in the wound area;
• the presence of severe diseases such as diabetes mellitus, malignant tumors, malnutrition, immunodeficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, etc.
• improper surgical treatment of the wound.

For normal wound healing, several conditions are necessary: ​​sterility of the wound surface, proximity of healthy skin edges of the wound to each other, good skin ability to regenerate. In the absence of these conditions, the healing process is delayed. Small wounds usually heal without scarring. Large wounds require significant efforts of the body to "grow" new tissue to replace the existing defect, which is why scars are formed. The scars, by the way, are the more pronounced, the more intensively the healing process is. So, everything is good in moderation.

Inflammation of a wound caused by an infection interferes with the synthesis of new skin cells, so the wound will remain open until it is removed. Therefore, it is so important to initially treat any wound with an antiseptic solution (see below) and if the defect is significant in size (more than 1 cm), then it must be closed with a sterile bandage in the first days. At the same time, it is not worth keeping the wound under the bandage for a long time, since the high humidity does not contribute to quick healing.

The diseases listed above significantly impair the blood supply in the area of ​​the wound defect and suppress the immune system, which fights against the infection that has entered the wound. Therefore, the treatment of wounds in these cases requires careful treatment of the underlying disease, against which the injury proceeds.

For good healing, some vitamins are required to take part in regeneration. These include vitamins A and the group of B vitamins (B1, B2, B5).

Thus, the treatment of poorly healing wounds is aimed at:

• creation of sterility;
• improved blood supply to the wound area;
• stimulation of skin regeneration.

Drugs used in treatment (as prescribed by a doctor and under his control!)

• Miramistin, Betadin, Desitin, Drapolen; Antimicrobial
• Vitamins: dexpanthenol, retinol
• Skin remedies: Curiosin, Iruksol, Solcoseryl, Actovegin
• Antibiotics (ointments): Dalatsin, Bactroban, Levomekol

Every person is familiar with injuries and wounds. In some people, wounds heal quickly, while others have to struggle for a long time for their recovery. What is the reason for poor wound healing?

Wounds on the skin heal poorly if they become infected. Microbes can get into the wound not only during damage (although this is most often), but also after. This can happen when the wound is being bandaged. Or the infection is transmitted with surrounding objects.

Wound infection is characterized by:

• increased body temperature;
• the appearance of red stripes;
• subcutaneous suppuration;
• severe pain;
• swelling.

Treatment consists in special processing, suturing, cleansing, and killing germs. In more serious cases, blood transfusions and vitamin preparations may additionally be prescribed.

At the pharmacy, you can ask for a suitable ointment, there is a wide selection of them now and they are quite effective.

Diabetes

Skin lesions heal poorly in people with weakened body forces. With such a common disease as, wounds heal for a long time. At first, they can dry out, then they crack, fester. Swelling of the lower extremities, which often accompanies diabetics, interferes with the rapid healing of wounds on the legs.

Symptoms:

• increased body temperature;
• swelling, redness;
• pain;
• pus.

Treatment of skin lesions in diabetes mellitus consists in taking measures to combat the underlying disease, proper nutrition, treating wounds with an antiseptic, and using antibiotic ointments.

Advanced age

The duration of wound healing is influenced by the person's age. The elderly often have diseases of the cardiovascular system, overweight, poor blood clotting, and other pathologies.

Non-healing wounds in old age are characterized by the following symptoms:

• pain;
• edema;
• increased body temperature;
• pus;
• hot and reddened skin.

Treatment of skin lesions in this case consists in cleaning the wound, fighting microorganisms, removing purulent accumulations, washing the wound, and antibacterial therapy.

Avitaminosis

Although this problem can be observed at any age and cause a longer scarring of wounds, it is in the first place in children, because they are less likely to develop other health problems.

Wounds in a child heal poorly if the growing body lacks the necessary vitamins and minerals. It can be calcium, zinc, vitamin A and B vitamins.

This condition is manifested not only by prolonged healing of wounds, but also by brittle nails, hair, poor condition of teeth and bones.

Treatment of vitamin deficiency in a child provides for an immediate appeal to a specialist who will select a complex of vitamins. Having eliminated the cause, you can count on quick healing of wounds.

Injury to gums and bones after tooth extraction

Tooth extraction (extraction) is a serious test for the human body. It can be accompanied by trauma to the gums and bones. In this case, there is a risk of an inflammatory process. Then there is no need to count on quick wound healing.

The reason why the wound does not heal well after tooth extraction may be an infection of the hole.

Some time after the extraction, pain appears at the site of the extracted tooth and in the gum. It is not relieved by pain relievers. The body temperature rises, edema occurs. The patient develops a general malaise, a putrid odor, and enlarges the lymph nodes. Such symptoms indicate the presence of an inflammatory process.

With these signs, you urgently need to seek help from a specialist. To quickly heal the wound, the doctor will begin to treat the inflammation. In this case, the wound is washed with an antiseptic solution, a medical tampon is introduced into the hole.

Additionally, rinses, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamins, analgesics are used. In some cases, antibiotic therapy is prescribed.

Other reasons

Poor wound healing is present with such health problems:

1. Lack of blood supply at the site of skin damage.
2. Inflammatory processes in the body.
3. Oncological diseases.
4. Obesity or wasting.

These diseases are accompanied by a significant decrease in immunity. Therefore, for the rapid healing of skin lesions, treatment of the underlying disease is required.

Vitamins A and group B are actively involved in skin regeneration. A sufficient amount of them stimulates wound healing. , chronic fatigue, as well as bad habits such as alcohol and smoking can cause long-term healing of damaged skin.

The wound healing process depends on its nature. Puncture wounds, purulent wounds require more careful maintenance than injuries with sharp edges. The closer the wound is to the heart, the faster it heals.

In order for the wound to heal quickly, it is necessary to properly care for it, treat chronic diseases and promptly seek help from a specialist.

If the wound does not heal for a long time ...

The period of the greatest childhood traumatism

Parents and doctors call the age from 6 months to 3 years "the period of the greatest childhood traumatism." At this age, children are actively learning about the world with the help of new skills that have appeared in them, but they are not yet aware of the risks associated with their actions. In this article, I want to draw your attention to the injuries that are most common in children - various skin lesions, from minor abrasions and scratches to more serious wounds.

First aid for minor wounds in a baby

Sepsis usually develops when an infected wound does not heal for a long time. Therefore, increased pain or increased swelling and redness around the wound and continued suppuration should be a cause for concern. If the abscess opens itself and pus starts to come out, this is good, and the wound will most likely heal quickly. However, this suggests that the abscess was not opened in a timely manner and there was a likelihood of developing sepsis. In case of purulent infection of wounds and long-term non-healing abscesses, it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to prevent the development of sepsis and intensify treatment.

Normal wound healing

Diabetes

Skin lesions heal poorly in people with weakened body forces. With such a common disease as diabetes mellitus, wounds heal for a long time. At first, they can dry out, then they crack, fester. Swelling of the lower extremities, which often accompanies diabetics, interferes with the rapid healing of wounds on the legs.

Poor circulation and, as a result, inadequate nutrition of skin cells make it impossible for wounds to heal quickly.

Symptoms:

3. Disinfectants:
Chlorhexidine Zhifrer
Dioxidine ointment 5%
Dioxidine injection solution 1%
Dioxidine solution for injection 0.5%
Hydrogen peroxide solution
Potassium permanganate
Iodine alcohol solution 5%
Miramistin solution 0.01%
Sanguirithrin solution 0.2%
Vagotil
4. Vitamins:

Vitamin C
Riboflavin Mononucleotide Injection 1%
Ascorbic acid dragee 0.05 g
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Retinol acetate solution in oil
Ascorbic acid injection 5%
Ascorbic acid tablets 0.05 g
Additive vitamin C effervescent tablets, lemon flavor
Bepanten
Panthenol

5. Skin products:
Actovegin

6. Others:
Methyluracil ointment 10%
Methyluracil tablets 0.5 g
Suppositories with methyluracil 0.5 g

Treatment of wounds with folk remedies
Cover the wound with a layer of ichthyol ointment, lay the potato gruel on top (it is better to take the tubers of pink potatoes - "American"). Dressings should be carried out daily, preferably in the morning.

Every person suffering from diabetes should monitor the condition of their skin and consult a doctor if any defects appear, since an infected wound is very difficult to heal.

Proper nutrition, containing a sufficient amount of vitamins, contributes to the rapid healing of the skin.

Any wound in a diabetic should be treated with an antiseptic.

The wound does not heal after tooth extraction

After tooth extraction, the wound healing process takes about 4 months. There is a convergence of the edges of the gums, at the same time a blood clot is formed in the hole, which is replaced by granulation, then osteoid (bone) tissue. The process of normal healing of the hole is painless. On the 3rd day after removal, the first signs of wound epithelialization appear. On the 4th month, a new bone is formed in the upper part of the hole, which over time acquires a normal spongy structure. With the formation of bone tissue, the edges of the hole and alveoli dissolve, approximately by 1/3 of the root length. Over time, the alveolar ridge in the area of ​​the extracted teeth becomes lower and thinner. Above the mouth of the hole, it has a concave or wavy shape. In the absence of a blood clot, the socket heals as a result of the formation of granulation tissue from the side of the bony walls of the socket. Gradually, the edges of the gums above it approach, the hole is filled with granulation, then osteoid tissue. In the future, the process of bone formation occurs in the same way as described above. In cases where the hole is infected or the bone or the edge of the gums were injured during the operation, the regenerative processes proceed more slowly. In these cases, an inflammatory process develops in the tissues surrounding the wound, therefore, the onset of bone regeneration and wound epithelialization is delayed. Very often, tooth extraction is resorted to in case of inflammation in the hole, therefore, wound healing after the removal of such a tooth occurs at a later date than when removing non-inflamed teeth, instead of 3-5 days, the process takes 10-14 days. The first signs of bone formation appear on the 15th day. The resulting osteoid beams are layered on the walls of the hole. Epithelialization of the wound is often completed only on the 30-50th day. As the wound is cleared of dead tissue, granulation tissue grows from the side of the walls and bottom of the hole. Only after 1.5-2 months. most of the hole is filled with osteoid tissue, which will gradually turn into mature bone. The delay in bone formation and wound epithelialization is more pronounced during traumatic tooth extraction with rupture of the gums and damage to the walls of the hole. In these cases, the edges of the gums do not come close for a long time.

Answer: first treat with hydrogen peroxide, then either green or iodine, and you don't need to cover the wound with all sorts of plasters, bandage it if you are at home, so they do not let it dry, the faster it dries, the faster it will heal, close it only if go out somewhere.

Answer: I had it on my hand. Even started to rot. I tried different ointments ... bezotolku! Until the neighbor saw the doctor. Said sprinkle with streptocide powder. I bought it at the pharmacy, but it turned out to be pills, I crushed the pill between the spoons and sprinkled it with peroxide on the washed wound. To this day, I am grateful to this doctor. Thirsty in an instant! Only I did not cover the wound with streptocide with anything.

Answer: If you have varicose veins, then nothing will help! my daddy has varicose veins, he also smeared with ointment, applied lotions and tgd! didn't help! After when he practically could not walk his leg became numb, he underwent surgery! and all right now, the swelling was asleep, he walks without problems, the numbness has vanished! my advice to you is better to go to doctors and not to self-medicate!

Q. Can you use anything other than chitosan?

A. No, in this case, it is as fast and efficient as possible. It is necessary to observe food discipline, you cannot salty, pickles, smoked meats, fatty meat, animal fats, salt intake, limit the salt concentration, as well as sweet. In its position with its vessels it is impossible, salt and sugar are equally destructive to the vessels. You can try high-quality extra virgin olive oil, a teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach, not necessarily daily, but regularly, constantly drink water in small sips, every 15-20 minutes. Subsequently, immediately treat any wounds with hydrogen peroxide, but have chitosan in the first-aid kit.