Prevention and Treatment

True or untrue? Don’t believe everything you hear about back pain. Especially not the part about having to accept it!

True or untrue? Don’t believe everything you hear about back pain. Especially not the part about having to accept it!

Medical research has proven that creating a covered environment for your wound ensures that it heals faster. It also prevents scarring and scabbing, so that the skin heals perfectly well. 

Are you asking us to use the crepe bandage for pain relief? Doesn't it cause restriction of blood flow? How can a piece of cotton help me in such severe situations? Well, these seem to be a common concern for many people.

Airway, Breathing, Compression and Defibrillator

The Difference Between Cuts, Abrasions and Lacerations

A guide to recognising and preventing infections

Learn more about proper woundcare and why it's so important for the healing process.

Scratches are common skin injuries. Luckily they are easy to treat. Learn how to take care of cuts and scrapes faster and reduce the risk of infection. 

Is your skin at the feet causing you discomfort? Well, the chances are you might have corn or callus affecting your foot. You spend a considerable amount of time on your feet and it is absolutely necessary to take good care of it. Before you look for a treatment, let us understand what are foot corns and calluses. 

Basic first aid skills and preparation are essential. Follow this guide to building a home first aid kit and learn care techniques for minor wounds.

Assessment and Response Guide

What They Are and How to Treat Them

Treating a corn can be quite easy and uncomplicated. Before you get into the treatment, let’s dive into what a corn actually is and how you can know whether you have a corn or not.

Medicine Cabinet Checklist

Medicine Cabinet Checklist

Cut your finger or hand? Don’t worry! Heal your cut faster with three easy steps. Also find out how to use plasters and bandages to promote wound healing.

What Works Best?

Dos and Donts

Back pain can appear out of the blue – see what you can do about it.

How to Stop Children Picking at Scabs

The Elastoplast initiative "More action – less pain" wants to get you moving – because being more fit and active will reduce illness and pain

Suffering from a stiff neck and shoulder area? Learn here how to mobilise it

How to make sitting in an office from 9 to 5 more of a comfort zone for you and your body

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Speeding Up the Recovery Process

Treatment and Diagnosis Overlook

Learn How To Treat Pet Bites And Scratches

A Look at The Wound Healing Process and After-Care at Home

True or untrue? Don’t believe everything you hear about back pain. Especially not the part about having to accept it!

Learn how to care for your diabetic wounds and ulcers and stay free from infection.

Can saltwater help wounds heal? Various types of water – including saltwater – can actually complicate the healing process.

Common Injuries, Causes, and Treatments

How to Minimize Scarring from Cuts and Wounds

It is advised by experts to always cover your wounds if you want to heal them in a better way. Read on to find some reasons why moist healing must be preferred over dry healing. 

Your Guide To Take Care Of Your Family

Be aware of commonly occurring minor wounds and know how you can pick from a range of plasters and other kinds of injury dressing to heal wounds faster.

Your Guide to Help Wounds and Cuts Heal Faster