In order to disinfect wounds and cuts, not so long ago, doctors used medical glue, which was released in a tube. Nowadays, there is an improved and convenient product called liquid bandage. This is a kind of spray, for the application of which you do not need to have special skills. These bandages replace traditional dressings, as they hold well and protect wounds from the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms and dirt. A variety of firms produce similar products. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy. To verify the quality of the purchased goods, you must see the product license from a pharmacist. It is not recommended to use such a bandage of a dubious manufacturer.
Description of composition
Using methylene dimethyl ether, you can protect the skin from the effects of pathogenic microorganisms, it is used as a plasticizer. Due to distearimonium hectorite, a special film is created on the skin. Such an element is used in the manufacturing process of cosmetics. The substance sodium alginate is widely used in medicine and the food industry. Alginic acid is able to retain water well.
In addition, there are additional substances that positively affect the healing process. These include:
- essential oil;
- extract from medicinal herbs;
- menthol;
- alcohol.
Thanks to medicinal herbs, which perfectly remove the inflammatory process, tissue regeneration is accelerated. Essential oil contains a natural component to fight infections. Alcohol disinfects wounds and prevents infections from spreading. Menthol effectively anesthetizes.
Proper use
Before using the bandage, it is important to remember the following recommendations. First of all, it is necessary for a person to cleanse the skin of dust and mud deposits so that the liquid adheres well. Until the use of liquid bandage is allowed:
- take a shower;
- wash hands with water.
It is permissible to apply the product several times. After applying the bandage, you can wash the remainder of the substance with alcohol.
If a person has a tendency to allergies, it is necessary to study the composition of the liquid bandage in detail. It is not recommended to use if one of the components is an allergen.
Doctors Recommendations
To achieve the maximum positive effect, it is necessary to treat the wound and wipe the skin dry. If moisture remains on the surface of the body, a liquid bandage will not be effective. Use only for people: such a remedy is not suitable for animals, as the hair interferes. If bleeding is present, it must be stopped. Then apply the product in several steps. Before re-application, it is necessary that the previous coat is well dried. After applying the last coat, you need to wait a few minutes until the product has completely dried. Before using the bandage in the treatment of trophic ulcers, you should consult your doctor.
Application methods
During use, it is necessary to keep the can at a distance of 14-16 cm from the affected area. The substance is sprayed onto the wound within a few seconds. With the help of alcohol, vodka, iodine, hydrogen peroxide or brilliant green, you can disinfect a wound if you are allergic to one of the components that make up the product. In the process of treating a trophic ulcer, it is not recommended to use the drug without a doctor's prescription.
Note to consumer
It is forbidden to use a spray near an open flame. Excessive heating can cause the container to explode. It is not recommended to leave the drug in direct sunlight. In the process of spraying a liquid bandage, you must try not to inhale its vapor. It is forbidden to give to children, since during the stroke the spray can explode.
If the product gets into your eyes, immediately wash your face and rinse your eyes with plenty of water.
Under what circumstances do athletes use such a bandage?
If the skin is damaged during the training, experts recommend using liquid bandages instead of conventional dressings. Most often, a medical product is used in the case of:
- skin break on the palms;
- if the skin is damaged in the process of lifting the barbell;
- if the skin is damaged during the fight, hockey, lacrosse;
- a man fell from a height;
- the patient was injured with dissection of the skin;
- when there are abrasions on the skin.
Thanks to the liquid bandage, the healing time of wounds is accelerated several times.
Ulcer: Compression Therapy
Thanks to elastic compression, venous blood flow in the lower extremities is normalized even without surgery. Successful compression therapy will close trophic ulcers and prevent the recurrence of the disease. Given the nature of the trophic ulcer, the specialist determines the compression treatment regimen. To cure trophic ulcers, it is necessary to apply compression wound dressings and the Locus liquid bandage, since they will provide favorable conditions for wound healing.
It is necessary to begin the process of ulcer treatment with a compression bandage. Among them, the most popular is an elastic breathable liquid bandage. It is advisable to use a bandage as a bandage in the morning when the swelling is not very pronounced. After the rehabilitation of the wound, it is necessary to use the described tool. In the process of treating ulcers, you need to visit a doctor regularly, since self-medication can harm.
Universal remedy
The Pentazol liquid aerosol dressing is one of the most innovative products. It is applied to the wound by spraying. Thanks to the film that forms on the skin, a moist environment is maintained. The film protects the damaged surface from pathogenic microorganisms and mechanical damage. Thanks to this, the wound heals quickly. Indications include: wounds, burns, cuts, abrasions, cracks, trophic ulcers, dermatitis, corns, corns. Before use, it is important to shake the bottle.
No less effective and aerosol Akutol. Most often, such wound healing agents have the same effect (they do not allow pathogens to enter the body and contribute to the rapid healing of wounds).