Why We Shouldn’t Apply Iodine on Wounds

Almost in every house iodine is present as a disinfectant and is used as soon as there is a cut, but are not aware of the harms it may cause. Here we attempt to discuss the harms. Why we shouldn’t apply iodine on wounds Iodine compositions are discussed in the previous articles and so far we know that this solution includes ion that deteriorates the tissues and causes wounds to heal later and leaves a bigger scar on the skin. Wash the wound and keep it clean and to avoid infections, clean around the wound with iodine so you will avoid infections. In case of deep wounds, see a doctor as soon as possible. How to clean a wound As said before, never use iodine to wash a wound and use a serum instead. If you observe the hospitals in these cases they never use iodine for washing the wound area, instead serum is used. Some people think that is they pour iodine inside a wound, it will kill the microbes, on the contrary, not only it doesn’t kills microbes, but also deteriorates the cells inside the wound and hinders restoration of tissues and lengthens the healing process and causes growth of microbe cells. If you are at home, and you have a wound, try to clean it with serum and use sterilized bandage to keep it clean from infections. You can apply iodine to around the wound so you have completed the disinfecting process. What kind of wound need Tetanus vaccine Among the past years, nearly all the youth population of the country have been vaccinated so for skin wounds we do not need this vaccine, provided that you have already been vaccinated. Please consider that if the wound is trampled or in touch with infections and at least 5-10 years have passed from the vaccination time, you are better to see a doctor and inject the Tetanus vaccination so you suppress any probable harms.

کلیدواژه ها:

Wound ، Iodine ، Washing ، Wound Dressing ، Tetanus Vaccine