I have acquired a road burn (deep scrape from sliding on the road) on my leg. It is about six inches by four inches. I have been spraying a disinfectant on it and then wrapping it in gauze and a bandage. Is there a better way I should be treating this?
2006-08-25 05:59:35 · 3 answers · asked by wakesetter14 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It isnt very deep, just deep enough to make the skin look very raw, like the first few layers have been scraped off.
2006-08-25 06:01:17 · update #1
As long as you've sprayed it with disinfectant, you should just let the air at it. That will expedite the healing.
2006-08-25 06:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by m27jean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such a wound will heal better with less scarring if you use Bacitracin antibiotic ointment and a non-adherent dressing to cover it. Change the dressing every day, clean the wound gently with soap and water before re-applying a new dressing and ointment.
Leaving such a wound open to the air will result in scabs, scars and opportunities for infection. Keeping it covered and moist will facilitate healing and minimize scarring. Should take a week to ten days to close completely, at which time the dressings are no longer necessary. The skin will remain pink for up to a month before it is completely healed.
2006-08-25 06:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heal yourself at http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/
2006-08-25 07:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋