How long after applying Sanfu stickers can I take a shower?

The temperature is high in summer, and the skin pores of the human body open shortly after applying the Sanfu stickers, and the heat is urgently needed to be discharged. Therefore, many people will take a bath after applying the Sanfu stickers. Is this harmful to the human body, or will it affect the effect of the Sanfu stickers? The following is a detailed introduction on how long you should wait before taking a bath after applying the Sanfu plaster.

1. Can I take a bath while applying Sanfu plaster?

No need to take a bath immediately after applying Sanfu plaster

Avoid cold irritation after application. Do not take a bath within 6 to 10 hours after application and do not use air conditioning or cooling fan directly.

"It is not suitable to take a bath within 10 hours after applying the medicine. When taking a bath, do not rub the area where the medicine is applied vigorously. The temperature of the central air conditioner at home should not be set too low."

2. Can I take a bath while applying Sanfutie?

No need to take a bath immediately after applying Sanfu plaster

Avoid cold irritation after application. Do not take a bath within 6 to 10 hours after application and do not use air conditioning or cooling fan directly.

"It is not suitable to take a bath within 10 hours after applying the medicine. Do not rub the applied area hard when taking a bath. The temperature of the air conditioner at home should not be set too low." The person in charge said that because most of the medicines used in patch therapy are pungent, patients with sensitive skin will develop blisters or leave faint scars after applying the medicine, which is all normal. From a clinical medical perspective, after blisters appear on the skin, they can cause longer-term stimulation to the acupoints, achieving a further therapeutic effect with stronger efficacy. However, you should pay attention to protecting the wound to avoid scratching the blisters and causing infection. If there is a high risk of infection, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.

3. Note:

1. Before applying the Sanfu plaster, the application site should be basically disinfected with iodine-containing disinfectant, then take out the plaster with a diameter of 1 cm and a height of about 0.5 cm, and apply the plaster to the corresponding acupoints according to the doctor's instructions, and fix it with 5 cm periodontal 5 cm anti-allergic tape.

2. During the process of applying Sanfu plaster, everyone should pay attention to the time. The application time for adults is 3-6 hours each time, while for children it is 2-4 hours each time. The actual application time depends on the patient's skin response.

Tip: Most people think that the first day of the three-fu days is the best time to apply the Sanfu plaster. But in fact, it is effective to apply it during the dog days, so applying it one or two days earlier or later will not have much impact.

4. How long should the Sanfutie be applied each time?

The Sanfutie is a patch that is applied to a special position on the patient's back during the Sanfu period to prevent diseases.

Sanfutie time:

1. The application time for adults is 8 to 10 hours;

2. For children, apply the plaster 1 to 3 times during each period of the dog days, 3 to 9 times in total, and each time lasts 3 to 6 hours depending on the age of the child.

3. The doctor will determine the application time based on the child’s age and physical condition.

4. Generally speaking, younger children usually need 2 hours, and older children need 3 to 4 hours.

5. The course of treatment for patch therapy is three years. For patients with a long history of illness, the course of treatment can be appropriately increased.