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This narrative review summarizes wound\u2010management principles and evaluates lower\u2010cost alternatives, emphasizing differences in evidence strength, appropriate wound contact, contraindications, and required clinical oversight.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A narrative review of English\u2010language literature available through July 2026 was conducted using PubMed\/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and reference\u2010list review. Evidence from guidelines, systematic reviews, meta\u2010analyses, randomized trials, and clinical studies was prioritized. Evidence supporting each lower\u2010cost strategy was categorized qualitatively by study design and directness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Evidence was strongest for potable tap\u2010water cleansing in selected wounds, plain petrolatum for selected clean postprocedural wounds, and paper tape for selected closed incisions. Nonmedical absorbent products have a limited role as external secondary protection and should not contact open wound beds. Clinician\u2010assembled negative\u2010pressure wound therapy and nonmedical compression require trained selection and monitoring. Raw honey, direct application of essential oils, and unsupervised homemade wound solutions are not recommended.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Certain lower\u2010cost wound care products may expand access to care for patients facing financial or logistical barriers. However, these alternative products should preserve the same safety threshold as conventional care and should be selected according to wound type, depth, exudate, perfusion, infection status, and treatment goal. 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