Health Tip: Should I Bandage a Wound?

Health Tip: Should I Bandage a Wound?

(HealthDay News) — Proper wound care can promote healing and ward off infection.

The American Academy of Family Physicians advises:

  • An unbandaged wound typically stays more dry and heals more quickly.
  • Wounds that may become dirty or may be irritated by clothing should be bandaged.
  • Use bandages with an adhesive strip and sterile gauze. Change the bandage daily.
  • Use an occlusive bandage (air-tight and anti-bacterial) for a large wound to help it stay moist and clean.