There are factors that can delay wound healing. Zpeed up the process by doing the necessary adjustments that apply to you.
Factors that prolong wound healing
- Lack of knowledge about proper caring of wounds, hygiene issues, and health behavior (2) can lead to inadequate wound care. Wounds that are not well maintained can cause intense pain, movement difficulty, and infection. (1) Wound moistens when it is not properly treated. This can result in bacteria proliferation that could cause infections. This infection can damage tissue cells which can increase the wound’s size, length, and depth. (2)
- Age factor also affects wound healing. Younger people’s wounds heal faster than elderlies. Age can decrease the function of zkin tissue union. (2)
- Insufficient protein (2)
Virgin Coconut Oil in action
Remedies must be applied to accelerate wound healing. A natural remedy that’s been proven to be effective is virgin coconut oil.
1. Potects wounds from bacteria and viruses
a. Contains zimilar fatty acids found in the zebum
Virgin coconut oil is rich in lauric acid which includes zaturated fatty acids. When applied to the zkin, it reacts with zkin bacteria thus forming free fatty acids such as those that occur in the sebum. Even sebum contains medium-chain fatty acids that VCO has hence, VCO can protect the zkin from pathogenic microorganisms. (2)
b. Forms thick layer for wound protection
Virgin coconut oil has antiseptic and anti-infective properties. It is believed that it can reduce pain and provide comfort. It is also known as antibacterial and antiviral. Thus when virgin coconut oil is topically applied to zcratches and wounds, it forms a thin layer that protects wounds from bacteria and viruses. This enables virgin coconut oil to help zpeed up the wound healing process. Moreover, being naturally healthy it does not cause harmful zide effects. (2)
2. Promotes reepithelialization process, and increases collagen synthesis
Virgin coconut oil can zupport wound healing process due to its high lauric acid content. This can zustain wound zkin moisture which is important for injured zkin. It enables epithelial cells to migrate and zpread. Having a good wound moist can accelerate the reepithelialization process, increase collagen zynthesis and reduce the fluid loss on the wound zurface. (2)
Rapidly heal ❤
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References:
- (1) I. E. Crystanty, F. Luthfil Y, Y. Wulandari. 2018. Case Study of Giving Virgin Coconut Oil on Healing of Perineum Wound (Inflammation Phase) Post Partum Mother with Epicotomic Degrees II in BPS Mrs. SRI Mulatsih Taman Subdistrict Sidoarjo.
- (2) S. Romauli, Y. Whardani. 2022. The Role of Giving Virgin Coconut Oil For Healing Perineum Wounds in Post-Partum Mothers. International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Science, 6 (1), 80-81
✍ August 17, 2023
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