Not recommended for regular substitution, only for emergency temporary use

Disposable face towels cannot completely replace medical gauze, but can be temporarily used to bandage small wounds in emergency situations. The following is a specific analysis:

1、 Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to substitute

Lack of sterility

Medical gauze has undergone strict disinfection treatment, while face towels, although hygienic, do not meet medical sterile standards, and direct contact with wounds may cause infection. Especially for larger and deeper wounds, the risk is higher.

Material differences

Face towels are mainly made of cotton fibers. Although they are soft, their breathability and liquid absorption performance may not be as good as medical gauze, and long-term use may affect the wound healing environment.

2、 Temporary use in emergency situations

Applicable scenarios

If the wound is small, the bleeding is minimal, and there are no other dressing materials available, a face towel can be temporarily used to cover and stop the bleeding, but it is necessary to replace it with medical gauze or seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Precautions

Prioritize choosing unopened new face towels to reduce pollution risks;

Avoid getting wet after bandaging and promptly disinfect the wound;

As a short-term emergency measure only, it cannot be used for a long time.

3、 Alternative Proposal

For daily wound care, it is recommended to keep professional dressings such as sterile gauze and band aids at home. If pursuing environmental protection, you can refer to alternatives such as baby gauze towels that can be repeatedly disinfected