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Help maintain your wounds with our range of medical dressings and wound care from brands like Smith & Nephew, Elastoplast, and our own Blooms The Chemist line. Whether you're looking for a waterproof medical dressing, gauze, or standard dressings and pads, maintain your wounds with ease.
What is the difference between dressings, gauze, and adhesives?
Medical dressings are sterile dressings that are designed to cover and protect wounds from outside contaminants so they can heal. They come in various forms, including waterproof options.
Gauze is a loose, woven fabric often used for cleaning or packing wounds, and can be used alone or as part of a dressing to absorb any wound leakage.
Adhesives, like plasters, are typically smaller and used for minor cuts and scrapes.
When should I use a medical dressing?
Dressings are generally used for larger wounds or those that require more protection than a simple plaster can provide. They may be appropriate for surgical incisions, burns, or deeper cuts.
A waterproof medical dressing can be helpful when you need to keep the wound dry during bathing, showering, or in damp environments.
If you’re not sure which medical dressing may suit your needs, consult a healthcare professional for advice on wound care and dressing selection.
How do I choose the right dressing?
The right dressing depends on a range of factors, including the wound type, the size of the wound, and the location of the wound.
Gauze is typically used as the primary layer for wound dressing, as it can absorb a lot of moisture and can move moisture from one side of the material to the other. It’s also non-linting, which means that the fibres won’t get stuck in the wound when you’re cleaning it.
A waterproof medical dressing can be thinner, flexible and keep moisture out of the wound while it heals.
If you’re allergic to anything, like latex, try and choose a hypoallergenic dressing to minimise the chance of irritation.
If you’re not sure what dressing would be best for your wound, speak to our Pharmacist or visit your healthcare professional.
How often should I change my dressing?
How often you need to change your dressing depends on the wound type and the healing progress of your wound.
Generally, dressings should only be changed when they become wet, loose or if your healthcare professional recommends it. You should always follow the product instructions, and you can speak to your healthcare professional for personalised advice on dressing changes and wound care.
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