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.

You will often have heard about how important it is to leave a wound exposed to the air so it can heal, but it's not always the case. We'll explain when and why a wound should be covered up.

Congratulations: the treatment you did worked! Here are some symptoms and signs to help you understand if your wound is recovering in a normal length of time. You'll only need a few tests to make sure you're on the right road.

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!

It's important to keep in mind that dressings act like a sort of substitute skin while cuts, sprains and other minor accidents and ailments are healing. When used correctly, various supplies like gauze dressings, bandages and adhesive bandages will take care of your needs until you're all better again. And they're simple to use and provide complete peace of mind.

Research indicates there are an average of 1.2 domestic accidents per person in Italy every year. That's a good reason to always have a first aid kit close at hand, but if you don't know what to put in it, let us help you.

Tetanus is caused by the spores of the Clostridium tetani, a bacterium often found in topsoil as well as contaminated syringes, which gets into the body through a wound. Tetanus often starts with a simple accident, but without vaccination, the consequences can be very serious.

What do disinfectants used for preventing wound infections contain? There are 2 main solutions on offer by chemical science: sodium hypochlorite, the first modern disinfectant used during the First World War, and hydrogen peroxide.

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.