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.

So you don't know how many times to change an adhesive bandage? And how about an elastic one? There's no easy answer, as it depends on the injury or sprain that you've been unlucky to sustain. As a general rule, change a bandage anywhere from at least once a day, up to twice every 6 hours. There are also other factors to consider: one example? The durability of the adhesive bandage.

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.

Burnt yourself, but not seriously? Don't be alarmed: you'll need a little first aid and then some longer-term protection. Let us choose the best remedies for burns together.

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.