Good Health Guide - Injuries to the skin
Wounds
Symptoms
- Grazes
- Cuts
Potential causes
- Sports injuries, Housework
- Physical labour
What you can do yourself
Cuts should initially be allowed to bleed in order to flush out any germs that might have got into the wound. Dirty grazes should be cleansed carefully. After this, you can apply Calcea Wund und Heilcreme (Calcea Healing Cream)* and cover the wound with a plaster.
* Prescribing information:
Calcea Wund- und Heilcreme (healing cream)
Indications: Topical treatment of wounds and superficial inflammatory conditions of the skin, prevention and treatment of pressure sores (decubital ulcers).
Warning: Cetylstearyl alcohol can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Calendula
