Wound care in best hands

Medical advice and treatment are necessary!

Bite wounds range from superficial scratches to severe injuries with tissue loss, sometimes even compromising the underlying bone. In addition, there is a serious risk of pathogens entering the wound with the saliva. Follow the treatment steps below, which are based on NHS recommendations:

Graphical representation of hand washing as a wound treatment step in the Leukoplast wound care advisor.

1. Wash your hands:

Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
Graphical representation of a running tap to illustrate the rinsing of the wound as a wound treatment step in the Leukoplast wound care advisor.

2. Rinse the wound:

“Clean the wound immediately by running warm tap water over it for a couple of minutes.” 1
Graphical representation of a wound with two large blood drops to illustrate bleeding.

3. Let the wound bleed:

“Encourage the wound to bleed slightly by gently squeezing it, unless it's already bleeding freely.” 1
Graphic representation of a hand absorbing fluid with a cloth to illustrate drying of the wound as a wound treatment step.

4. Dry the skin:

Rinse the wound again and pat the area dry with a clean towel.
Graphic representation of a hand applying a wound dressing to another wrist to symbolize covering the wound as a treatment step.

5. Cover the wound:

Use a sterile, non-stick dressing or bandage to avoid further trauma on removal.
Graphical representation of a medical practitioner with a stethoscope over the shoulders to symbolize visiting a doctor as a recommended step in wound care.

6. Seek medical advice as soon as possible:

Bites can be painful. Ask your physician for pain killers while the wound heals.

See a medical expert

Many common wounds can be dealt with at home. But with bite wounds, professional treatment is strongly advisable!

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Preventing an infection

Skin-penetrating bites pose a serious risk of infection. Read more on how you can prevent it! >>

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Expert wound care for bites

Leukomed® T

Leukomed® T

Sterile dressing for superficial and surgical wounds, and for fixing dressings.

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Leukomed® T plus

Leukomed® T plus

Skin-friendly sterile dressing with wound pad for small to medium-sized wounds.

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Leukoplast® soft white

Leukoplast® soft white

Breathable, soft and highly absorbent wound dressing with reliable, adhesion.

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