[pct-l] First Aid Kit, was: Re: quick First Aid Quiz

[giniajim]

This is the first mention I've seen of band-aids.  Do folks really not carry band-aids in their first aid kits anymore?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ann Marie 
  To: Pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 4:57 PM
  Subject: [pct-l] First Aid Kit, was: Re: quick First Aid Quiz


  Re: neosporin
  I've always carried this and was startled to find this out
  yesterday:   my dermatologist doesn't recommend this product.
  I had a small skin biopsy yesterday which also required small 
  stitches. The recommended cleaning procedure is to clean with a 
  half-and-half mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to remove 
  crust (blood), and then apply an ointment such as Bacitricin 
  (or Polysporin or Aquaphor) and a band-aid. According to my 
  doctor, Neosporin can impair wound healing and cause an allergic
  reaction. I've never had either happen, but the cost difference
  between Bacitricin and Neosporin isn't much difference.

  And only Tylenol is recommended for pain if you have an open
  wound - aspirin and Ibuprofen can increase bleeding leading to
  scarring.

  Amazing I survived in the past...I've used both aspirin and
  Neosporin a lot for all my previous wounds.    :)