Wound cleansing: benefits of hypochlorous acid

J Wound Care. 2020 Oct 1;29(Sup10a):S4-S8. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2020.29.Sup10a.S4.

Abstract

Cleansing provides an opportunity to remove pathogens from the wound bed, thereby preventing an increase in the bioburden and delayed healing. This article describes the reported efficacy of hypochlorous acid-containing wound cleansers.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypochlorous Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Pressure Ulcer / therapy*
  • Wound Healing*
  • Wound Infection / therapy*
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Hypochlorous Acid