5 Wound Care Myths That Are Actually Slowing Your Healing
Old wound care advice often does more harm than good. Myth one: letting wounds dry out helps them heal faster—actually, wounds heal better with moisture. Myth two: hydrogen peroxide cleans wounds well—it damages healing tissue. Myth three: wounds need air, so leave them uncovered—most heal better with protection. Myth four: if it stings, it's working—pain means tissue damage. Myth five: change bandages many times daily—too much changing disturbs healing. Understanding the truth behind these myths helps wounds heal faster and with less scarring