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Gauze Dressings

5 Best Gauze Dressings for Wounds

Different wounds require different dressings to heal properly. How do you choose what's right for you? Here's our list of the five best gauze dressings for different types of wounds. READ MORE

Wound Management

5 Best Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation Solutions for Wound Care

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation Solution is essential for wound cleansing & expedite healing. Find 5 best sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solutions.

Antifungal Cream

5 Over the Counter Yeast Infection Creams

A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Yeast is a type of fungus that is normally found in small amounts on the skin and inside the body without causing any problems. But in a favorable environment, yeast can rapidly multiply and grow out of control, causing an infection called candidiasis. Find 5 Over the Counter Yeast Infection Creams at HPFY.

Topical Skin Adhesives

5 Best Skin Adhesives In 2024

Skin adhesive is a less painful and less scary choice when closing a wound, so doesn't that make it a good option? It can be, but there are two very important factors to consider that would require stitches rather than skin adhesive.

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How To Apply A Pressure Dressing?

Pressure dressings are used as first-aid for heavily bleeding wounds. They help stop excessive blood loss by applying compression on the damaged blood vessels to facilitate blood clotting. Learn all about applying the pressure dressing at HPFY.

Compression Bandages

A Comprehensive Guide for Compression Bandage

Bandage wraps have been around and work wonders for treating many injuries, but do you know how to wrap them? Learn how to wrap a compression bandage. READ MORE.

Topical Skin Adhesives

How To Remove Adhesive from Skin?

Skin adhesives are widely used, from dressing a minor wound to affixing tubes and sensors to the skin in hospitals. However, the stronger the adhesive, the more painful it is to remove, especially for sensitive skin. Even ripping off a band-aid can sometimes sting because they are designed to adhere strongly to the skin. Learn how to remove adhesive from skin at HPFY.

Wound Management

All About Deep Tissue Injury

A deep tissue injury (DTI) can be painful and debilitating and lead to life-threatening issues. Even with treatment, it can quickly deteriorate into your worst nightmare, and since it's not an obvious injury, it's easy to miss. Learn all about deep tissue injury.

Wound Management

5 Probable Reasons Why Your Wound Won't Heal

A normal wound will generally heal in 4 to 6 weeks, but if it does not heal in this timeframe, it becomes a chronic wound or, in simple terms, a non-healing wound. If the wound is not healing in a timely manner, it means there is another unnoticed and untreated underlying condition. Learn about 5 probable reasons why your wound won't heal and more.

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Elderly

Nursing Home vs. Home Care - Which Is A Better Option?

Choosing between a nursing home or care in the home can be difficult. What is the right choice for my family? How do I choose? We have information you need to read. READ MORE

Ostomy Guide

How to Keep Your Ostomy Bag from Ballooning

Ballooning in your ostomy device can lead to a blowout. What exactly is a blowout? How can I prevent this from happening? We have some information you might want. READ MORE

Arthritis

5 Best Arthritis Creams That Are Worth Buying

If you or someone you love is dealing with arthritis, buying an arthritis cream can be of help. To help you find the best arthritis cream, here is a list of 5 OTC arthritis creams that work wonders for relieving joint pain. READ MORE.

Patient Safety

7 Products for Fall Prevention in Hospitals

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports a substantial number of hospitals falls each year, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue. But what are fall prevention products, and how can you find the right ones? READ MORE.

Diabetes Management Pregnancy Care

10 Tips For Gestational Diabetes Self Care

Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman's body, which is why proper prenatal care is vital to ensure a healthy mother and baby. There are so many things to be aware of which you may have taken for granted. Adding gestational diabetes into the mix can be quite challenging, and lifestyle changes are necessary to control blood sugar levels. READ MORE.

Back Pain

5 Best TENS Unit for Back Pain

Back pain can be especially debilitating and prevents you from going about your daily routine. When over-the-counter and prescription medication isn't enough, a great way to get some relief is with a TENS machine. READ MORE.

Humidifier

10 Health Benefits of a Humidifier

Using a humidifier has many health benefits. What is a humidifier good for? What does a humidifier do for you? We can give you the information you need. READ MORE

Anal Fissures

Anal Fissure Treatment at Home - 5 Things That Can Help!

Surgery is often thought of as the only option, but there are actually several ways to treat this condition at home. If you are interested in exploring those options, here are five effective options for anal fissure treatment at home that you can consider. READ MORE.

Mattress Accessories

7 Best Mattress Pads

A good-quality mattress pad is a thin layer of fabric that is placed on the mattress under a fitted sheet. Find 7 best mattress pads at HPFY. READ MORE.

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