Wound Essentials 5: How to choose the appropriate dressing for each wound typePauline Beldon
Let’s face it: Traditional ideas around dressing for your body shape are restrictive, built around “do’s and don’ts,” how to hide “problem areas” and other outdated advice. It’s time to throw those ideas away: You get to decide what looks good on your own body. Most important...
Surgical incisionsrequire daily care in order to heal quickly and completely without becoming infected. Closed surgical incisions require the same care whether they are closed withsutures, staples,steri-strips, or surgical glue. Open incisions, or incisions that are left open for the surgeon to ...
It will be necessary to change your dressing immediately in these situations: If fluid starts to leak out of the edge of the dressing If the dressing peels off hidden1hidden2 What to look out for? These conditions are signs that your wound might be infected: ...
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Although clothing color and style have their own roles to play when it comes to dressing for mood, it’s important to understand how you, the wearer, reacts to a specific item of clothing. “When we wear clothes, the associations we place on them have the power to alter the way we fe...
Recognizing an Infected Wound Identifying infected wounds can be tricky because mild redness, swelling, and pain are normal in the first hours and days after you get a cut. Additional Symptoms "Any redness that extends more than a quarter-inch around the cut or doesn't go away can be a si...
Keep your outfit casual and comfortable, while dressing up your hair and makeup! I compiled some super easy hairstyles below for inspiration. I think an outfit always looks so put together if it’s monochrome – doesn’t matter if it is baggy sweats or something upscale. The key is to mi...
If the wound continues to bleed despite your best efforts to stop it, seek medical attention immediately. A wound that appears red and inflamed after a few days also requires a physician’s check to ensure that it is not infected.
Once you realize that your body is yours to express as you please and that you don’t owe anyone an explanation for liking the things you do – you’ll start fully embracing and exploring your true self. I’m new to crossdressing. Where should I start?