7 situations where you can’t use Band-Aids

In daily life, many people think that everything will be fine as long as they put on a Band-Aid no matter what minor injuries they encounter. Because Band-Aids have poor water absorption and air permeability, they are not conducive to the absorption and drainage of pus, but are conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Therefore, Band-Aids should not be used in the following 7 situations.

1. Large wound surface

The length of the wound should not exceed the width of the Band-Aid. If the wound is large, you should go to the hospital for disinfection, debridement, suturing and bandaging.

2. The wound surface is not clean

If the wound is not clean and covered with a Band-Aid, it will cause infection. The wound should be cleaned and disinfected first.

3. Deep and narrow wound

If a wound is accidentally caused by a nail on your finger, it may easily cause infection if you put a Band-Aid on it. Especially for anaerobic bacterial infections such as tetani, the wound should be exposed and a tetanus shot should be given after bleeding has stopped.

4. Being bitten by a pet

This type of wound should be washed with soapy water several times, then disinfected with iodine or medical alcohol, the wound should be exposed and the vaccine should be injected as soon as possible.

5. Ulceration and discharge after burns

At this time, putting a Band-Aid on the wound will cause poor drainage of secretions and aggravate the infection.

6. There is foreign matter in the wound

Band-Aids have poor water absorption and air permeability, which is not conducive to the absorption and drainage of secretions. Instead, it is conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria, aggravating the condition.

7. Minor abrasions on the epidermis

If it is just a minor abrasion or scratch on the epidermis, there is no need to use a Band-Aid. Just apply some medical alcohol or iodine and let it heal naturally.