What’s wrong with a little redness and itching on the healing side of the wound?

Redness, swelling and itching at the edge of wound healing is usually a normal phenomenon of healing, but it may also be caused by inflammation of wound infection. Normal wound healing local granulation tissue growth, the wound will appear red and itchy, can be appropriate to give the local hot compresses, generally after a period of time will return to normal skin color, swelling and itching gradually disappear, is a normal physiological phenomenon, this stage can not scratch the wound, so as not to scratch and cause infection. If the wound shows redness, swelling, heat and pain is more serious, the wound is considered to be infected, should be given timely anti-infection treatment, oral amoxicillin, cefaclor and other antibiotics, local use of iodine povidone disinfection, avoid touching the hands or into the water, so as not to aggravate the infection. Should pay attention to eat less spicy and stimulating food, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, keep in a good mood, appropriate exercise.