Will wounds heal slowly in winter?

It is generally believed that wounds heal easily in winter. First, the temperature is low, pathogenic bacteria in the air reproduce slowly and in small numbers, the skin is dry, and there is no sweating, which is not conducive to the growth of pathogenic bacteria, reduces wound contamination, and is conducive to wound healing. If the wound does not heal well in winter, the situation will be worse in summer.

This is why hospital wards and operating theaters are often cold, with temperatures turned down to control patient risk of infection.

Why do some people's wounds heal slowly in winter?

This should not be caused by the low temperature in winter, but by personal constitution. In winter, the human body lacks energy, and most of the energy and substances are used to produce heat and maintain body temperature. Therefore, the substances and energy required for wound healing in the human body are insufficient.

It is also caused by reasons such as poor human health in winter, malnutrition, physical weakness, and other reasons. For example, in people with diabetes, chemotherapy and radiotherapy cause the immune system to collapse. It is recommended to take antibiotics and topical antiseptics. At the same time, increase food intake, protein intake, and vitamin supplements. I don't know much about the type of wound, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for specific details. Traditional Chinese medicine generally considers yang deficiency, qi deficiency, blood deficiency, qi, and blood deficiency, etc, and requires the combination of four diagnostic methods and prescription treatment.

What factors are related to the speed of wound healing?

1. Related to qi and blood:

wound healing is related to the amount of oxygenated blood, that is, Qi and blood, flowing through the wound.

When there is less oxygenated blood flowing through a wound, the wound heals more slowly.

oxygenated blood flows through a wound the wound heals faster.

Slow wound healing means that there is insufficient Qi and blood flowing through the wound. In severe cases, it may not heal for a long time.

This is the case when wounds on the lower limbs of diabetic patients do not heal.

2. Infect:

If the wound is infected, the cells will be inhibited, scabs will appear in mild cases, yellow-white mucus will form in more severe cases, and ulceration and purulence will occur in severe cases.

How to increase the speed of wound healing?

Dressing: It is recommended to use functional wound dressings, such as Hydrocolloid Dressing, which is suitable for superficial wounds and can provide a slightly acidic closed space for wound healing. It can also prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms and reduce the chance of wound infection.

Nutritional supplementation: Supplementing protein and various vitamins can help wounds heal faster.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: October 28, 2023