"Hot compress, far infrared treatment stick where the pain stick where" this is really right?

In life, many people's first reaction when they encounter bumps and bruises is "where the pain is affixed", so they apply the hot compress, far-infrared treatment paste and other plaster to the uncomfortable part, but is this really right? Hot compress usually refers to containing heating materials, and encapsulated in medical non-woven fabrics or other medical materials, when used directly affixed to the affected part, in a conductive way to transfer heat to the affected area, with the role of promoting local blood circulation, auxiliary anti-inflammatory, swelling and pain relief. Some people think that the hot compress is "warm baby", in fact, the heating principle and function of the hot compress is similar to "warm baby", but the hot compress is regulated according to the second class medical devices, and the "warm baby" is managed according to industrial supplies (daily necessities), therefore, the raw materials and product quality control, production conditions, and supervision after the market are stricter than the warm baby. Its quality and safety are more guaranteed. The far-infrared treatment patch is the same as the hot compress, the principle is to obtain the use effect through the hot compress, the working principle is that the far-infrared powder and other heating materials absorb the heat emitted by the body, and emit it, so that the temperature of the applied part is higher than the temperature of the unapplied part. It has the function of promoting local blood circulation, assisting to reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It can be seen that the hot compress and far-infrared treatment paste can not be used at will, and should be selected and applied according to their own situation, and if necessary, a professional doctor should be consulted.

For some hot dressing products with clear indications, such as the far-infrared heat patch for the auxiliary treatment of false myopia in children and adolescents, and the far-infrared hot dressing eye mask for the auxiliary treatment of dry eyes caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, it needs to be used strictly in accordance with the product instructions and doctor's orders because of its specific indications.

When using hot packs and far-infrared therapy strips, you should pay attention to the following 5 points:

(1) It can generally be applied to the affected parts of the limbs and trunk as needed, and should be used with caution on the heart and head.

(2) The hot compress time is recommended in strict accordance with the requirements of the product manual, and is generally only used once.

(3) Apply to the affected part with intact skin, avoid wounds, mucous membranes or damaged skin, and avoid "low temperature burns" during use.

(4) If in the application process, there is redness, itching, rash, etc., it is necessary to pay attention to the possibility of "low temperature burns." At this time, the patch should be removed in time, and the scalded part should be washed with running water to cool down. If blisters appear, cool down and then wrap the affected area with a clean towel for medical treatment.

(5) The elderly, children and other people with weak body temperature regulation function should be used with caution, and the use of hot packs and far-infrared treatment strips should be avoided when skin damage occurs.