Cuts and grazes
Cut yourself or suffered from a graze?
Attend to it properly so that your skin
can recover quickly.
Cuts: A cut is an area of severed skin that has been penetrated with a sharp edge, such as a knife, a small tool or the edge of a sheet of paper (paper cuts are also painful). The wound will often bleed and have slightly dehiscent wound edges.
ABRASIONS CAN HURT BECAUSE
OF ALL THE NERVE ENDINGS
WE HAVE UNDER OUR SKIN
Grazes or abrasions: A usually harmless abrasion of the upper skin layers that occurs after falling on knees, hands or elbows, or scratching over a rough surface with some skin coming off. Abrasions can be painful since the injury often extends to the many fine nerve endings subjacent to the skin.
In any case, cover the cut or abrasion with a plaster. A plaster will protect the injured area from friction, bacteria, contamination and will absorb wound fluid and create conditions in which the wound can heal undisturbed.
Tip: Special Elastoplast plasters such as Elastic Antibacterial Fabric Plaster already contain antibacterial silver in its woundpad which will reduce the risk of infection.
“Did you know that you can speed up wound healing? Using a special plaster will create optimum conditions for moist wound healing, which will accelerate healing by up to 50 % and reduce the risk of scarring. Try Elastoplast Heavy Fabric Plasters for advanced results.
“USING SPECIALISED PLASTERS
SUCH AS FAST HEALING
WILL SPEED UP HEALING
BY UP TO 50 %”
Its advanced technology ensures moist wound healing for optimal wound healing conditions and on top of that, flexible, breathable and waterproof material also ensures excellent skin tolerability.
Clinical studies show that this plaster will give you excellent cosmetic results.”
*Wigger-Alberti W. et al. J Wound Care
2009 Mar; 18 (3):123-28, 131
We recommend to contact a medical professional in the following circumstances:
and of course any time you have questions or are uncertain
Contact a medical professional as soon as you recognise signs of infection. Symptoms include not only the occurrence of pus but also symptoms such as swelling, redness, heat, pain, itching or burning. In the case of infection, the wound will need medical care and special medical treatment.
Make sure you have a staple of different bandages and wound dressings at hand so that you can properly protect your wounds. Covering your wounds the right way, is the first step towards healing.
The original Elastoplast Fabric Plasters are suitable for covering all types of smaller wounds and should be a part of anyone's medicine cabinet.
The all-purpose Elastoplast Heavy Fabric Plasters offer strong adhesion and come in different versions. For example, Elastoplast Antibacterial Plasters offer added protection against infection with antiseptic silver in the wound pad. The Elastoplast Aqua Protect Plasters are even ideal for protecting your wounds while swimming and showering.
A plaster that protects your wound and can adapt to all of your movements is the Elastoplast Fabric Roll. The Elastoplast Antibacterial Plaster also comes with added protection against infection.
For hypoallergenic wound protection consider Elastoplast Clear Plaster. It is made with a soft and breathable material, is painless to remove and offers skin-friendly protection.
Always see your doctor if the wound is deep, bleeding or shows signs of infection like reddening, swelling or warmth.
Also make sure to seek medical help if you are not able to clean the wound properly.
In case you have diabetes, a proper wound care is of special importance. Always discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor and/or podiatrist, even for the care of minor wounds and skin cracks – especially on your feet.
Please note that none of the above given tips or recommendations substitute medical advice. Carefully read the instructions for use given in our products‘ packages. Important: consult a health professional in case of any uncertainity of treating your wound properly.
The information provided through this website should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care or advice. If you have or suspect a health problem, you should consult your doctor. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it, because of something you have read on this website.
For further information regarding Elastoplast products, please contact us via email on Consumer care: ConsumerSA.External@beiersdorf.com or phone: 0860 102 091. Carefully read the instructions for use given in our products‘ packages.