No, these have been found to be harmful to new developing tissue in a chronic wound. A chronic wound is a wound that has been present for more than sixty days. For an acute wound, like a fresh scrape or cut, peroxide or betadine (povidone-iodine) could be used to cleanse the wound. When using Amerigel® Saline Wound Wash AND AmeriGel® Wound Dressing together, it is not necessary to use peroxide or betadine. See similar questions...

It is advisable to consult your physician because there are some saccharide mixtures (sugars) present in the Quick Dissolve Chewable Tablets. See similar questions...

While betadine, bactine, and other similar products were once recommended for use on fresh piercings, they are no longer. Peroxide was never a good idea, since it kills healing cells; don't use it. See similar questions...

If you currently are using a benzoyl peroxide product and would like to try Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides (SRCPs) in your skin care regimen, please carefully review the following: The effectiveness of either product will not be lessened if both are used. However, Skin Biology recommends that the SRCPs perhaps be applied later at night (or at opposite ends of the day). See similar questions...

Read the excellent article published in the CBS Health Report. How manuka honey is used as a wound dressing. See similar questions...

There is no reason why you cannot use them if you are a diabetic. Obviously you must take responsibility to monitor your blood glucose levels and manage your condition in the normal manner. See similar questions...

Assessment of a patient's vascular status and correction of any vascular problems in the affected limb if possible, See similar questions...

Mild itchiness is normal, especially for few initial weeks of its use. If you are having uncontrolled itchiness, stop taking the medication and visit the doctor. See similar questions...

If a wound has not improved significantly in four weeks or if it has not completed the healing process in eight weeks, it should be considered a chronic wound and one at risk for prolonged non-healing. Patients who have diabetes, arterial disease or chronic edema of the lower extremities, or a history of collagen vascular disease such as scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis should seek early referral to a Comprehensive Wound Healing Center. See similar questions...

Yes. B-CONTROL™ has produced great results for people with diabetes. B-CONTROL™ complements the use of our sister product for Diabetes, DBCARE? to control high blood sugar levels and together bring down high blood pressure levels as well. No. You should continue to take any medications that have been prescribed by your doctor. As your blood pressure level decreases, you may visit with your doctor to reduce your medication. See similar questions...

Yes, Pain Ease is indicated for minor open wounds, intact mucous membrane (nasal passages, lips and oral cavity) and skin. There is no systemic toxicity. See similar questions...

Answer: You should avoid using the ReBuilder with the footbath until the skin closes over and begins to heal. In the meantime, you can use your ReBuilder with the direct skin method avoiding the area near the open wound. then, once the wound begins to heal, you can accelerate the healing by going back to the footbath method. We offer a special nanosilver based skin ointment to use on an open lesion that can reduce the chance of opportunistic bacterial infections called SilverCure. See similar questions...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) issues clinical practice guidelines for proper treatment and recommends the use of saline (hospital grade saltwater) for wound cleansing. We recommend using Amerigel® Saline Wound Wash to rinse and irrigate the wound. Cleansing the wound with soap and water may leave soap residue if not rinsed adequately. See similar questions...

Yes - SkinSure Plus. To treat open wounds e.g. leg ulcers, first put the cream on your hands and under fingernails. Then apply the cream directly into the wound or alternatively onto a piece of gauze and cover the wound. See similar questions...

Caution: In the case of insect stings or contact with poison ivy, please seek medical treatment if there is any swelling of the mouth or tongue or if your pet appears to have any difficulty breathing. For external use only. See similar questions...

Failure to respond to standard wound care occurs when there are no measurable signs of healing for at least 30 consecutive days. Yes, wounds must be evaluated at least every 30 days during administration of HBO therapy. Continued treatment with HBO therapy is not covered if measurable signs of healing have not been demonstrated within any 30-day period of treatment. See similar questions...

Both calcium and magnesium peroxide (CaO2) are a solid peroxygens (classified Oxidizers) which slowly decompose to release oxygen at a "controlled" rate. They find use in bioremediation and composting operations, and in coating seeds to improve germination and seedling survival rates. See similar questions...

Ask your dermatologist, but recent research shows that it should never be used for long term. It produced cancer in a trial done on an animal when it was used for a year long period. Ask your doctor for possible risks. See similar questions...

There is fairly good evidence that products in NeuropathyRx™ promote a healthy nervous system. We have had a lot of our elderly patients tell us it helps them think more clearly. Remember NeuropathyRx™ raises levels of glutathione a potent cellular antioxidant, which can be beneficial in preventing many disorders. See similar questions...