30/07/2025
Did you know hypochlorous acid offers many benefits for wound healing?
It is widely used in wound care due to its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-supportive properties, which create an optimal environment for healing.
💛 Antimicrobial
HOCl rapidly kills bacteria (including antibiotic-resistant strains like MRSA), viruses, and fungi without harming healthy tissue. This reduces the risk of infection, a major barrier to wound healing. By clearing pathogens, HOCl prevents biofilm formation, which can delay wound closure and increase scarring.
💙Anti-inflammatory
HOCl reduces inflammation by neutralising pro-inflammatory cytokines and ROS at the wound site. Excessive inflammation can impair tissue repair and prolong healing.
This creates a controlled healing environment, allowing cells like fibroblasts and keratinocytes to function effectively in tissue regeneration.
🧡Tissue repair
HOCl supports oxygenation in the wound by improving blood flow through reduced inflammation and infection. Oxygen is critical for cellular processes like collagen synthesis and angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), both essential for wound closure. HOCl promotes fibroblast migration and proliferation, which are key to producing collagen and extracellular matrix for tissue repair.
💚Non toxic
Unlike harsh antiseptics, HOCl is biocompatible and non-cytotoxic to healthy skin cells, ensuring it cleanses wounds without delaying healing or causing irritation.
It maintains a moist wound environment, which is optimal for epithelial cell migration and faster wound closure.
Hypochlorous acid accelerates wound healing by eliminating pathogens, reducing inflammation, and supporting tissue regeneration. It helps to minimise the risk of scarring and promotes faster recovery in acute wounds (e.g., cuts, burns) and chronic wounds (e.g., diabetic ulcers).
