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1. >Treatments for Infected Wounds

Properly treating open wounds is vital in order to prevent infections that can be far more dangerous than the wounds themselves. The top three infected wound treatments are antibiotics, antiseptics and dressings that contain silver. These treatments are effective whenever there is a laceration, break or incision on the skin. The treatments prevent bacteria from entering the wound and causing infections -- they also help disinfect the skin around the wound and reduce the risk of infections while speeding the healing process. Before using these treatments, it is important to be aware o...