Showing posts with label Skin Sores. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin Sores. Show all posts

Skin Sores, Treatment and Prevention

Our skin consists of four million sensory receptors, and is the first sense we develop while in our mothers' womb. Our skin is vital to our everyday function, and we need to protect and treat it with the very best of care.

Our skin is exposed to so many environmental challenges and hazards, that it can be difficult to avoid any incidents. Instead it's imperative that we learn to manage any damage, sores or infections to our skin.

When a wound develops on our skin it can easily become infected, and can lead to serious, even fatal complications. This is why it is so necessary to take preventative action, and when a problem does arise to get immediate care.

A decubitus ulcer is a sore that develops from friction, constant pressure and moisture. These types of sores are more commonly known as pressure sores, skin ulcers or bed sores.

These types of sores are commonly seen on patients that are bed ridden, have limited mobility, recovering from surgery or uses a wheelchair.

I mention this type of sore specifically as an example of a wound that could be prevented.

For those that are confined with limited mobility, they need to be rotated consistently to alleviate the constant pressure. This of course can be difficult to monitor and usually why the sore occurs to begin with.

There are options such as special beds and air mattresses but they can be quite costly and what about those that are confined to wheel chairs or using crutches and walkers? They are so susceptible to sores on hands, underarms and tailbone region.

My first choice for treatment and also prevention of these types of pressure sores is medical sheepskin products. There are sleep pads, crutch covers, wheelchair pads and even elbow and heel protectors.

Sheepskin is a perfect choice as it offers unmatched healing capabilities as well as being a natural alternative.

Sheepskin was proven in nursing homes and hospitals to be beneficial, but is not typically provided due to financial cut backs. It is now up to family members or individuals to provide themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about this solution.

Sheepskin fibres allow for constant air circulation, the fibres wick away moisture from the skin so it's never damp and because the fibres are spring like, they move with your body all the while giving amazing support in order to distribute weight evenly.

Sheepskin bed pads are versatile and can be used not only in beds but on chairs and wheelchairs as well. Easy to care for, they are machine washable and there is also a hi-thermal medical pad that can be washed in hot water.

http://www.holysheepskin.com offers an array of authentic sheepskin products.

We offer a full line of medical grade sheepskin, for the prevention and treatment of bed sores, as well as sheepskin pads for those needing comfort and support. At HolySheep Skin, we are passionate about the health benefits sheepskin offers, and want to share the knowledge we have gained, and continue to gain about those benefits. We offer articles that specifically address health concerns, and how sheepskin can aid.
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