Protective strip plasters

Have you hurt yourself and you're worried it might be getting infected? To be absolutely sure, and to put your mind at ease, here are the signs to help you learn to recognize the main symptoms of infection. If none of these alarm bells are ringing, you'll be able to check and make sure yourself that your wound is healing as well as possible.

We all know that surgical wounds are no joke: that's exactly why you need to know what the rules and solutions are to ensure a quick healing process. First of all, keep the area where you'll be spending most of your time spotless: hygiene is the golden rule. As for treating your wound, you'll need a disinfectant to protect it from bacteria that could cause infection. And be careful not to use any toxic products!

Wounds are injuries that break the skin, as if a tear or laceration has opened up on the surface of the body. They can be very minor or something more serious. The word "wound" has different usages, anything from a graze to a surgical wound. Let's have a look at what they're all about.