Guides
Straight answers on cleaning, covering and caring for everyday wounds — written to be genuinely useful rather than to sell you something.
How to reduce scarring after a wound
Most of what determines a scar happens in the first few weeks, and sun is the biggest avoidable factor.
Read the guide →How long should a cut take to heal?
Rough timelines for common wounds, and the factors that legitimately slow them down.
Read the guide →The four stages of wound healing, in plain English
Knowing what each stage looks like tells you whether a wound is progressing or stuck.
Read the guide →Assorted packs vs single sizes: which to buy
Assorted suits unpredictable use. If you know what you use, single sizes are better value.
Read the guide →How much absorbency does a wound actually need?
Match the dressing to how wet the wound is. Both over- and under-absorbing cause problems.
Read the guide →What "non-adherent" means and why it matters
If a pad sticks to the wound, removing it tears off the new tissue you were trying to grow.
Read the guide →Elbows and shins: dressing the awkward bony areas
Little soft tissue, plenty of movement and constant knocks. Cushioning matters as much as coverage.
Read the guide →Dressing fingers and knuckles that will not stay covered
Fingers bend constantly, get wet constantly, and have very little flat skin. Technique matters.
Read the guide →Dressing a knee so it stays on when you bend
Knee skin moves further than almost anywhere else. Application angle matters more than adhesive strength.
Read the guide →Latex-free: who needs it and why it is standard now
Latex allergy can be severe, and reactions build with exposure. There is no reason to use latex in a dressing.
Read the guide →Sterile vs non-sterile: when it actually matters
Sterile means validated free of viable organisms, not simply clean. It matters on open wounds.
Read the guide →Waterproof or breathable? Choosing a dressing backing
They solve different problems, and the wrong choice either soaks through or traps moisture.
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