Plaster sticks to wound
Anyone who has had to wear a patch for a long time knows that it can be uncomfortable if you have to remove the patch again. It simply sticks to the wound.
The existence band Aid sticks to the wound for a reason. After all, you have fibrinogen in your blood, a blood glue that is responsible for closing your wounds again. This coagulation factor protects you from bleeding to death, but if too much of it is present, it can also lead to small thrombi. But how do you get your stuck on plaster away as gently as possible?
If the patch sticks to an injury
- Do not forcibly tear the patch off skin because this is how you reopen the previously closed wound.
- Also, do not pull the wound where the patch is stuck with tweezers.
- Soak the wound gently with water and the plaster can be easily removed, but you have to be patient.
The wound dressing is firmly attached to the wound
- If a plaster sticks to your wound, it is best to have all the utensils ready that you will need to loosen the plaster.
- Dip the injured area of skin in the bowl of water or place a wet cloth on the plaster that is stuck on the wound.
- Wait a long time for the blood glue to soften and the patch to come off.
- If necessary, clean the wound again and disinfect the wound if necessary. An already closed wound that is not inflamed does not need to be re-disinfected.
- Pat the wound and surrounding skin dry with a clean towel, then stick a fresh plaster on the wound.
- Your wound has now been freed from the old plaster and given a fresh wound dressing.
- Dispose of the old plaster in the household waste and thoroughly clean the previously used utensils.
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