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How Do Surgical Wounds Become Infected?
Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, but what if that barrier breaks? Any surgery that causes a break in the skin can lead to a possible infection despite the precautions and protocols to prevent infections. These infections are commonly known as surgical site...
Full Strength Is Not What You Think It Is
As a pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor of in-house, over-the-counter Dakin’s Solution, we typically receive a wide variety of questions. Many often ask about the different strengths of Dakin’s and why the percentages don’t necessarily match the descriptor. For...
Over-the-Counter v. Prescription: What are the Benefits?
Over-the-counter medicine is also known as “OTC” or a “non-prescription drug”. Both these terms refer to medicine that consumer can buy without a prescription. They are considered safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health...
Diabetic Wound Care: 4 Ways to Prevent and Treat Foot Ulcers and Chronic Wounds
Diabetic foot ulcers are painful, hard-to-heal, and can become infected if improperly treated. Follow these 4 tips for diabetic ulcer wound care, and stop infection before it starts.
Dr. Henry Dakin: The Man Behind Dakin’s Solution
Ever wonder where Dakin’s Solution, the wound care solution, got its name? The history of Dakin’s Solution can be traced back to the man it is named after, Dr. Henry Dakin. During the time of Dakin’s development, the treatment of wounds, war injuries, surgery incisions and...
What Your Wound Color Means—and When to Call the Doctor
What color should a healing wound be? Learn what red wounds, pink wounds, yellow tissue, and black tissue around cuts mean for a healing wound—and when to seek medical attention.
Outside Factors of Wound Healing
The seriousness of a wound and the way it is treated are without a doubt important factors of how a wound will heal. However, those alone are not the only determining factors. Many factors – both internal and external – play major roles in the success (or lack thereof) of...
3 Tips for Pressure Ulcer Care and Wound Treatment
Pressure ulcers, pressure sores, and bed sores are treatable and preventable with the right wound care solution. Learn 3 tips to stop pressure injury infection and how Dakin’s Solution can help.
4 Wound Care Myths Answered
As medicine, medical care practices, and treatment have evolved over the years different methods of wound care has come and gone, leaving a laundry list of wound care myths in its wake. Some of these perceptions about wound care have stayed true throughout the years, while...
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