A few days ago when I was moving, I accidentally scratched my hand and the wound was bleeding. After finding a cotton ball and a band aid in the medical kit, I picked up alcohol to disinfect it, but my friend stopped me. She said that using iodine for disinfection was better.
So, which is more suitable for wound disinfection, alcohol or iodine?
Alcohol: It is irritating to wounds and can cause pain. It is generally not used for disinfecting damaged skin or mucous membranes. It is used for disinfecting undamaged skin surfaces. For example, when a very neat surgical incision is sutured or a traumatic wound is sutured, and the skin is perfectly aligned, alcohol disinfection is the best solution.
Iodine tincture: Iodine tincture has a relatively wide range of applications and is milder than alcohol. After application, it can form a protective film on the surface of the wound, with good bactericidal effect and minimal irritation. For example, disinfection of general skin injuries such as wounds, cuts, abrasions, and contusions in regular surgeries. Because iodine is not as irritating to the skin, subcutaneous soft tissues, or mucous membranes as alcohol, iodine disinfection is generally used for epidermal abrasions, mucosal injuries, or pre surgical disinfection of mucous membranes.
Pay attention to large and deep wounds with dirt attached to the surface. Wash them with clean water before applying iodine.Dr. Hima iodine disinfectant 100ml independent bottle body, easy to carry when going out, one spray is convenient and fast to use.
But for iodine allergy sufferers, it is not advisable to use iodine for disinfection. Medical grade alcohol, with a concentration of 75%, can effectively kill common pathogens. However, alcohol is irritating and can cause significant pain, prolong wound healing time, and increase scar hyperplasia. Therefore, medical grade alcohol is mainly used for skin integrity or medical device disinfection. So it is generally recommended to use iodine for wound disinfection. If the wound is large and necessary, it needs to be sutured and cleaned. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly after disinfection.
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Post time: Nov-15-2024