The COVID regulations are still very much a part of everyone’s daily lives, and misinformation is still rife regarding cleaning and disinfecting protocols. We thought we’d tackle some common myths and misconceptions regarding your daily disinfections so you don’t have to. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of the most common disinfectant myths, and we’re …
It’s a well-known fact that people living with diabetes may have complications with organs other than just the pancreas. And this includes their skin. With skin being the largest organ in the human body, it’s no wonder that it too can be impacted by diabetes. While some may be relatively harmless, there are a number …
There are many solutions on the market that can be used to clean and debride wounds, so what sets BluLyte Wound Care apart? The active ingredient in BluLyte Wound Care is a powerful multi-oxidant molecule known as hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Hypochlorous acid is produced by white blood cells in the body as a part of …
There are a number of things that can cause a burn wound, like hot or boiling liquids, steam, flames, touching a hot object, electricity, or through chemical agents. Many people don’t know that the skin is actually the biggest organ in the human body. There is a symbiotic relationship between healthy skin, your body’s barrier …
Your kitty may be cute, but be careful of those teeth and claws. While most people will not suffer from rough-housing with their feline friends, there are a number of bacterial infections associated with cat scratches and cat bites. In this article we’ll be taking a look at cat-scratch fever, what the condition looks like, …
Accidents happen when you least expect it, which is why it’s important to keep a first-aid kit near you. We’ve made a list of some of the necessities you may want to keep in your own first-aid kit, as well as some instructions on how to care for minor cuts and scrapes. What you’ll need …
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is the active ingredient in all BluLyte Wound Care products. While something containing the word “acid” sounds like it shouldn’t come anywhere near your skin, it is actually one of the gentlest and safest wound care solutions for cleaning and treating wounds. In this article we look specifically at the dangers of …
Wound care myths are on the rise. So when it comes to treating and healing minor injuries like scratches and scrapes, or even more serious wounds like burns and ulcers, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. We’ve rounded up 5 commonly-heard wound treatment myths and we’re to clear the air. This is …
In part 1 of 5 Wound Care Myths, we looked at the myths surrounding leaves wound open to breathe, cleaning wounds with rubbing alcohol, whether slow healing wounds are cause for concern, whether antibiotics are necessary, and whether an itchy sore is a good thing. If you’d like to learn whether you should treat burns …
About 15% of diabetics develop diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers present as open wounds, commonly found on the bottom of the foot. Roughly six percent of people with foot ulcers may be hospitalized due to infection. It is vital that foot ulcers receive prompt and effective treatment. It is estimated that around 80% of …
