The process scratches and abrasions on the skin

What to do if you get a scratch or abrasion

The skin protects us from the intrusion of germs, fungi and viruses. Violation of the integrity of its open access infections inside our body.

Even harmless bacteria that are always present on the surface of the skin and do not cause problems if swallowed can become dangerous. Therefore, if you got a bruise, you must:

1. Clean it from dirt, rinse with clean water.
2. Stop the bleeding. For small cuts and injuries for long enough to squeeze the wound clean cloth or handkerchief.
3. Disinfect the skin around.

Try to understand what means should be used to disinfect and how to do it right. For an objective selection is important: the ability to destroy or prevent dangerous microorganisms multiply, presence of discomfort when applied, effect on undamaged skin around, as well as the overall impact on body.

The abrasion process in the child

Children's skin is different from adult skin. The child grows continuously, the cells of the organism more susceptible to adverse influences, and the natural defense system is not fully formed. Therefore, to pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for children have special requirements. Let's start with the safest and will move on as there are age restrictions, as a means of safety for infants and adults can be applied.

0-3 years

Ointment with zinc oxide (40%) and fat cod liver

Its active component - zinc oxide. OintmentDesitin used for minor cuts, scratches and abrasions without signs of infection (erythema and offline swelling, no discharge from the wound, or they lean and transparent, no odor), pelonochnoy rashes, lung burns. This ointment creates a protective film on the skin surface and prevents inflammation. Adverse effects of its application has not yet been observed.

Cream with benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide

As part of the creamDrapolen There are two preservative benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide, which are active in bacteria, particularly Gram-positiveGram stain. Most often it is typical for the human disease-causing bacteria: Staphylococcusstaphylococci and streptococcistreptococci.

This cream is known as a means of prevention and treatment of "wet diapers disease", used to treat minor cuts, scratches and light solar and thermal burns. Apply to clean, dry skin - you can do this multiple times. Soap reduces its effectiveness. It is necessary to avoid contact with eyes.

Cream with dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine

combined preparation Bepanten PlusWhere deksapantenol accelerates wound healing, and chlorhexidine fights infection.

Complications can become allergic reactions such as rash. When used for the treatment of fractures nursing nipple means necessary to wash off residues before feeding. Incompatible with soap or other antiseptic. Can not be applied to lesions in the area of ​​the ear, large contaminated wounds and smear is not necessary: ​​they should see a doctor. You can not allow the eye. If it did happen, you need to wash them with plenty of water.

methylene blue

usedmethylene blue 1 percent dye solution in water. The substance inhibits the growth of bacteria (kills immediately). Suitable for children from birth, allowed pregnant and lactating. Apply with a cotton swab. May cause allergies.

In the English-based PubChem Methylene Blue means that the compound is toxic if swallowed, and in high concentrations causes severe eye and skin irritation.

Frc 0.02 percent aqueous solution of

The solution is validfuratsilin and Gram-positive, Gram-negative andgram-negative bacteria bacteria (Escherichia coli, Escherichia, Shigella, Salmonella, Helicobacter, gonococcus, meningococcus, etc.).

It is necessary to pour the solution furatsilina wound or processed moistened swab in it. The substance can be absorbed inside, so they should not be abused. Not applicable for bleeding, allergic skin lesions in kidney diseases.

Hydrogen peroxide

Always pay attention to the percentage of solution: for application to the skin is not suitable for more than 3 percent concentration.

On the peroxide bacteria affects slightly. It may be useful to remove (wash with formed foam) from the wound dirt, pieces of clothing, if necessary, and will help you easily remove the bandage, if that is strongly stuck to. Causes burning and can damage healing wounds, allergic reactions occur. Inadmissible Ingestion and eye contact.

Zielonka (brilliant green as a 1 percent alcoholic solution)

Contains 56 grams (more than half) of alcohol per 100 g Zelenka is only active against Gram-positive bacteriabrilliant green.

The alcohol in the composition of green fodder chemically irritating to skin: zhzhotsya when applied, dries.
No effect on the body of children, pregnant and lactating not confirmed by special studies and means used rather mechanically.

The database PubChemBrilliant Green It mentions that the brilliant green can be toxic when taken orally, damage your eyes from accidental exposure and skin - when applied in high concentrations.

If you left a vial of zelyonkoj open for a long time, there is a risk that the alcohol has evaporated, and the solution became more concentrated, so use it not worth it. Zelenka also can not be combined with other local antiseptics: iodine, chlorine solutions and other alkalis.

Description alcoholic solution 5 percent

affectIodine and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi and yeasts.

When applying causes burning. Iodine is absorbed over a large area and begins to affect the entire body: absorbed by the thyroid gland, affects the metabolism, it gets into breast milk.

Iodine irritate the skin, and long-term use may cause iodism (inflammation of the nasal mucosa, rash of blisters and acne, allergic swelling of the face and upper respiratory tract, salivation and lacrimation). It can not be combined with essential oils and drugs, which is composed of mercury.

Plantain

It can be used on the street. Peel plantain leaf from dirt and dust, a little note in his hands, so he gave the juice, and then attach to the wound and secure (eg, handkerchief).

From 3 years

Spray for treatment of wounds with benzalkonium chloride

Benzalkonium chloride antiseptic activeDettol benzalkonium chloride against bacteria, herpes viruses, and fungi. It is used for bruises, scratches, cuts, netyazholyh solar and thermal burns.

Wounds treated with irrigation (2.1 to injection procedure). Rarely causes allergic reactions and local inflammation of the skin. Can not be combined with soap and iodine. You can not allow the eye. If this occurs, wash with plenty of water.

The abrasion process in the adult

Chlorhexidine bigluconate aqueous 0.05 percent solution

Most active chlorhexidine digluconate against bacteria, viruses and fungi. They treated the wound by irrigation or application swab.

May cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. Caution should be usedTo study the efficacy and safety of antimicrobial agents in childhood, as well as pregnant and nursing. Incompatible with iodine.

Finally

As antiseptics must kill or neutralize hostile viruses, fungi and bacteria, it is not surprising that they are dangerous if swallowed. With this in mind, you should not abuse their use, especially in children. Use the most safe and comfortable for the skin means, and do not forget that all antiseptics should be stored away from children and pets.

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