A wet wound in itself is not a danger to the body. If the correct treatment is provided, the ailment will soon pass. But the lack of proper attention can lead to a serious infection. Before treating wet wounds, it is worthwhile to find out why they formed. If it is an injury or a burn, unnecessary questions do not arise. But dermatitis requires a more serious approach.
Treatment of a wet wound in the initial stage
At the stage of inflammation, it is important not only to properly treat the wound, but also to ensure the outflow of fluid. If the wound is deep enough, you will have to take antibiotics to avoid bacterial infection. Water-soluble ointments are used to treat injury. Such drugs as Levomekol, Levosin have excellent indicators. They quickly relieve inflammation, have an analgesic effect.
You can not use any means without the advice of a doctor. Very often, for any injuries,
Vishnevsky ointment is used
. But with weeping wounds, such a tool will only exacerbate the situation. The outflow of liquid will not be provided, it will accumulate, bacteria will multiply. An ointment of this kind is suitable only for purulent wounds. In any case, how to treat wet wounds should be prompted by a qualified specialist.
How to do the dressing?
When working with weeping wounds, full sterility should be observed. Initially, you need to wash your hands and treat them with an antiseptic. It is recommended to change the bandage at least once a day. In the initial stages, dressing is done as the bandage gets wet. The wound is treated with any disinfectant. Perfect solution of potassium permanganate. Additionally, you can use any tool that enhances blood circulation.
After treatment, a water-soluble anti-inflammatory ointment is applied to the wound. This must be done with extreme caution, without causing pain to the patient. For severe wetting wounds, you can use a special Biaten sponge containing silver ions. Its material promotes the healing of any wound. In addition, the sponge does not have a sticky edge, so it does not cause discomfort.
How to treat a wet burn?
In order for the skin to recover faster after a thermal injury, it is worthwhile to properly organize patient care. How to treat wet wounds after a burn in a child and adult? First of all, you need to purchase a sterile bandage. A loose dressing will allow the wound to breathe, which means that the outflow of fluid will soon cease. For second and third degree burns, special ointments with an antibacterial effect are used. If the wound is large enough, the therapy takes place in a hospital setting.
Before treating wet wounds on the legs, it is worth completely getting rid of shoes and clothes. Therapy at home can be carried out in an open way, without applying a sterile dressing. But for this, the patient needs to ensure bed rest, regularly ventilate the room, and limit physical activity. It is worth noting that with the open method, burn wounds are dried much faster. But not everyone succeeds in ensuring complete sterility in the room.
If you ensure the right approach to treatment, a wet burn heals in just a week. Therapy for deep lesions is carried out exclusively in a hospital.
A wet wound in a baby
Maternal malnutrition or poor hygiene often leads to the development of dermatitis in the baby. In most cases, this is a simple rash on the buttocks or face of the baby. However, untimely medical care leads to the appearance of weeping wounds. If such a nuisance is observed on the buttocks, it is first of all worth saving the child from diapers and ensuring thorough hygiene. Do not allow urine or feces to fall on the affected area.
A weeping wound in a child can be treated very quickly. What to treat, a qualified pediatrician will tell. Such ointments as Bepanten and Dysetin are popular. They dry any wound in just a few days. The children's body has excellent regenerative abilities. If for several days positive results of treatment are not observed, you should seek additional advice from a specialist.
Pet Wounds
Street animals often return home with various injuries. A good owner will definitely pay attention to such a nuisance and turn to a good veterinary clinic. What to do if a cat’s wet wound has appeared? How to treat the disease? First of all, it is necessary to find out the cause of the disease. If this is a common injury, it is worth treating the wound with an antiseptic and applying a bandage to ensure sterility. It is advisable not to let the animal out into the street for several days .
Often, wetting wounds in animals cause malnutrition. The pet has allergic rashes and itching. A dog or cat combes the skin until a wet wound appears. All that the owner needs to do is to review the pet’s diet, not to feed him with “human” dishes, but to heal the wound that has already formed in the previous way.
Let's turn to traditional medicine
Before treating wet wounds at home, you should consult a doctor. It is possible that the specialist himself will offer to use medicinal herbs in combination with medicines. With burns and deep injuries, such gifts of nature as fresh potatoes, onions, carrots have a positive effect. These products are rubbed on a fine grater and applied raw to the wound.
How to treat wet wounds yet? Olive oil has many beneficial properties. This natural substance treats not only weeping wounds, but also dry eczema. Gifts of the olive tree promote quick healing, provide an antibacterial effect. It is advisable to purchase oil in a pharmacy.