Do I need to apply iodine to the scab?

In life, it is inevitable that we will accidentally get our skin scratched. For such wounds, the scab will slowly form in about two days. Don’t think that you can ignore it once the wound has scabbed. In fact, there will still be gaps left when the scab forms. If you don’t use iodine to disinfect, it will cause inflammation of the wound, so you must pay attention.

After the wound has scabbed over, it still needs to be disinfected with iodine twice a day. Although the wound is scabbed, there are still gaps, and bacteria may still enter the wound and cause wound infection. At this time, disinfecting with iodine twice a day can effectively reduce the chance of infection. Another thing to note is that the wound cannot be exposed to water before it heals, as this can easily increase the chance of infection. After scabbing, if the wound becomes red and swollen, you need to go to the hospital to cut off the scab and treat the infected wound.

What are some tips for quick wound scab formation?

1. The wound should be treated immediately after injury. Do not use water to clean. Use saline to easily remove infection and clean the wound, then disinfect the wound with a disinfectant such as hydrogen peroxide. After treatment, cover the wound with gauze or a medical bandage.

2. In addition to treating wounds in the early stages of injury. You can also apply aloe vera, which has other antiseptic benefits, to the wound. The clear juice inside aloe vera not only has antibacterial and bactericidal properties, but also has anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera can also nourish and moisturize the skin. Apply some on the wound. Anti-inflammatory and sterilization can not only beautify the skin.

3. If you want the wound to heal quickly, you should also pay attention to your diet during the recovery period. During the wound healing period, you can eat more foods containing vitamins, proteins, glucose, etc.