Saline or antiseptic on a fresh wound?

Saline or antiseptic on a fresh wound?

Saline or antiseptic on a fresh wound? For most everyday wounds, plain 0.9% saline cleans without harming new tissue. Strong antiseptics can slow healing. Rinse, don't scrub. For trusted wound and stoma care in Singapore, visit emis dot asia.

What you need to know

For most everyday wounds, plain 0.9% saline cleans without harming new tissue. Strong antiseptics can slow healing. Rinse, don't scrub.

Step by step

• Saline or antiseptic?
• Antiseptic can slow healing 😬
• Plain 0.9% saline cleans gently
• Rinse — don't scrub
• Cover with a clean dressing

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For most everyday wounds, plain 0.9% saline cleans without harming new tissue. Strong antiseptics can slow healing. Rinse, don't scrub.

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