Wounds require dressings to keep the area clean, protect from infection and help in healing. Different types of wounds need different types of dressings to combat bacteria, stabilize moisture levels, and create an optimum environment for healing.
Bioactive wound dressings not only protect the wound from infection and keep manage moisture, they also include substances or properties that help in healing.
Antimicrobial dressings may contain iodine, silver or polyhexamethylene biguanide to reduce bacteria and encourage healing.
Compression dressings can include bandages or stockings. This therapy helps increase blood circulation, vital to wound healing. It also helps reduce inflammation and swelling.