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What Is Wound Care?

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Wound care is important for wound healing. Wound care can prevent more serious complications from occuring. Wound dressings, collagen-specific enzymes, sulfa antibiotics, and antiseptics are used to prevent infection and to speed healing.

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Wound Care Medications

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  • Thermazene
    $13.54
    $10.67
  • Urea
    $14.82
    $9.99
  • Ssd
    $13.54
    $10.67
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