Unna Boot information
Hello. I would like to write an informative article about unna boot and keep my blog readers updated with new information about any health problem you could have. An unna boot is a well-prepared gauze bandage that is being used to treat slow healing heel, foot or leg uclers. This terminology was named after Paul Gerson Unna (a German dermatologist) 1850-1929. It could be used also as a supportive bandage for strains on the foot, ankle or lower leg and also for sprains. The bandage is saturated with zinc oxide. Other medicinal products in this bandage are Calamine lotion, Glycerin and Gelatin. Now, let me show you the way you should use unna boot: 1. Your leg and wound should be washed just before the unna boot is being applied. 2. It is recommended for you to use antibiotic cream or dressing over the wound. 3. The unna dressing should be wrapped from the toes to the knee (it should be thick about three to four layers). Once you applied the unna boot, you should also check some things: ...