You can treat smaller, harmless wounds yourself, such as a scratched knee or a cut in the finger, as long as they do not bleed too much. To do this, you should follow these steps:

No matter which type of wound it is: In case of bleeding or contamination, the wound should always be rinsed under running lukewarm water (drinking water quality) and disinfected with a suitable agent, e.g. wound disinfection spray.

When our skin is injured, it has the special ability to heal itself. This process starts shortly after the injury with the aim of regenerating the damaged body tissue as quickly as possible. The wound healing process is usually divided into three phases which flow smoothly into one another, however, and are not clearly distinguishable.

Whether it's the well-stocked first aid kit at home or the more minimal one for when you’re on the go: it's important that both are up-to-date and that all the necessary medicines and materials are included.