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First Aid

When you sustain a cut, scrape, or sunburn, which first-aid products do you reach for? Below are various categories of first aid products. Click on a product category link to see which products pharmacists recommend most often. Learn more about our Top Recommended Health Products.

First Aid Categories

Adhesive Bandages

Have a minor cut or scrape? Cover it up. Adhesive bandages prevent infection by keeping out pesky bacteria, and they protect wounds from further damage. Whichever over-the-counter adhesive bandage you choose, make sure to change it regularly. Consider applying a topical antibiotic/antiseptic as well. Also see liquid bandages.

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Burn Treatments

Once you've cooled your wound, you might consider applying a burn treatment—meant to temporarily ease pain and prevent infection. If blisters form, don't touch them! It's all part of the healing process. Also see adhesive bandages.

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Covers and Gauzes

Scraped a knee or cut your arm? Treat these wounds with care, and you’ll likely avoid infection and speed up the healing process. Covers and gauzes, like those listed below, protect injuries as you recover. A few other must-haves for your first aid kit include adhesive bandages, liquid bandages and topical anesthetics.

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Liquid Bandages

Fingertips, behind knees, between toes—some areas make proper placement of adhesive bandages nearly impossible. For small, minor, tricky wounds, many people opt for liquid bandage products—which are typically brushed directly onto cuts. Once dry, liquid bandages shield wounds from dirt and germs. Also see topical antibiotics/antiseptics.

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Sunburn Relief

When fun in the sun leaves its painful mark, relief is just a squirt away. Many over-the-counter products, like those listed below, contain aloe vera and other ingredients that moisturize skin and help cool, soothe, and heal sunburn. Also see burn treatments and homeopathic topical analgesics.

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Thermal Relief Products

Do your muscles ache? Taking a hot bath or relaxing in a Jacuzzi may be ideal, but it's not always practical. The same principle of heat therapy for aches and pains is available over-the-counter in thermal relief products. These treatments can help soothe and loosen muscles and are usually available in cream or patch form. Also see topical analgesics.

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Topical Anesthetics

Cuts, scrapes, and bug bites are an annoying—but inevitable—part of life. Topical anesthetics provide temporary, localized relief of pain from wounds. Other items to consider adding to your first aid kit: adhesive bandages, liquid bandages, and burn treatments.

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Topical Antibiotics and Antiseptics

Building your first aid kit? Don't forget topical antibiotic/antiseptics. Perfect for small wounds like cuts and scrapes, these products prevent infection and may keep adhesive bandages from sticking to the affected area. Some can also moisturize wounds, helping to speed up the healing process. Also consider including a burn treatment to your kit.

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