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  1. #1
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    Well misery loves company so if it's any consolation your road rash looks just like everyone else's... see this link for comparison:

    http://www.bravesoldier.com/1/caring_rr.php

    Warning - not for the squeamish. This link takes you one click away from actual photos.

    So, I'd still try the Brave Soldier route, but if you can't find it locally, and don't want to wait for mail order, there are lots of antiseptic creams out there. Read the label to make sure you are not getting bacitracin or neomycins in the ingredients. (Note - these are not in the Brave Soldier product either)

    I personally had excellent success and NO SCARRING by using Spenco 2nd Skin dressings. You absolutely HAVE to keep the rash moist and covered. The dressing will do that. There are all kinds of adhesive and paper tapes out there you can use to hold them on so if one bothers you, or doesn't stick so well you can try another. I had to butt 2 dressings together because I did not know or think to ask if I could get larger pads, but it worked so well even though it was a little extra work to care for the wounds that in the end I didn't care. I used the dressings for about 10-14 days, can't remember. Probably paid close to $200 in wound care supplies during the period, which at the time seemed a lot for glorified band aids, but in the end, was worth every cent.

    http://www.spenco.com/images/pdf/SportSkinCare.pdf

    A quick search on "Road rash treatment" showed a concensus on the moist covered dressing; here's a link for a typical report:

    http://www.bicyclesource.com/body/fi...reatment.shtml

    As far as the allergic reaction - it will probalby clear up in a day or two. If it gets worse or infected see a doctor. You could try the benadryl cream, or spray (I think it's kind of sloppy), and take a benadryl tablet at night if it's really bothersome.

    But I am pretty sure if you do the moist dressing you will get a LOT of fast relief from both the allergic reaction, and continued benefits on the road rash healing. Unless you are allergic to the components in the dressing. Some say they are hypo-allergenic so I think you'd be safe but was not able to see the ingredients in a quick search.

    I am not a doctor (but my father was) but I have survived lots of cuts, burns, road rash, and serious allergic reactions (skin and otherwise) and I speak from experience. No, I'm not accident prone, but when you do a lot of stuff you get a lot more opportunity to have accidents.

    Good luck.
    Martha

  2. #2
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    Mr. Silver,
    I 2nd Jolt, actually, in that though everyone says 'give it air' wounds heal faster when kept moist and clean. I'd use a very gentle soap and *gently* clean the entire area to get rid of whatever neosporin remains (it has a petroleum base, so will probably 'stick' well) then use mild sea-salt/warm water soaks (1/4 tsp salt to 1c warm water, any stronger will dry the wound too much) followed by a cool water rinse, then use the 1st aid ointment of choice and some gauze.

    I had something similar on my knee, deep, deep gouges, pebbles and debris embedded, etc... I used the waterproof bandages (the ones w/ the clear sort of skin around them) and changed them out regularly w/ antiseptic cream... healed quickly but still left a scar...

    please keep us updated...
    ~Aryn

  3. #3
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    Mr. Silver, I'd suggest making a trip to your local urgent care facility. Wounds that are red and ugly (no offense) need more than just a topical cream. Please have a doctor take a look at it just to be on the safe side. The last thing you want is for that infection to get into your blood stream.

    Take care and I hope you heal quickly.
    Marcie

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    Ouch! I sure hope your leg heals quickly! It looks very painful!!!!!!!

    Cortisone Cream or Ointment just on the blistered part might help. Not sure I'd put it on the open wound area though. You poor thing. A trip to Urgent Care may not be a bad idea...they could probably give you something stronger than just an over-the-counter cream and it might do the trick.

    Good luck!

  5. #5
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    Man that looks crappy. Is it hot too?

    I'll third the suggestion of soaking in a lukewarm salt bath, 2-3 times a day.

    Are you sure it's a reaction to the ointment and not infection?

    If you have allergies to certain antibiotics, may be worthwhile to get an injection.

    Feel better!

  6. #6
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    MrS
    I wonder about your woollen suits you allluded to in another thread irritating the rash...

    When my son crashed a few weeks ago, the nurse recommended Vasoline petroleum jelly to prevent scabs from going hard - but that was NOT for deep road rash.

    When I had my first major crash a couple of years ago, the doctor put some sticky dressing on - it sounds a bit like the secondSkin Withm describes.

    I don't know its medical name as I buy it from the chemist by the half metre, and not in a labeled box.

    I've described it here before, and someone knew the name for it in America...

    But its like breathable, extra-wide tape. You stick it over the whole rash area and it stays there - through sleep, through showers. The scab forms and heals underneath and in a coupe of weeks you take it off - using baby oil to ensure it doesn't undo the healing. The brand new skin will be very sensitive to sun initially, so be careful you don't burn it.
    No scarring... it was amazing (hence why I always keep it in the house now and use it for all grazes and scratches my sons bring home!)

    Good healing, MrS


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    No advice to give, but I just had to say OUCHIE MOMMA!!!
    Read about your wipeout the other day, and felt so bad for you. Now having seen what it's morphed into has taken me to a whole new level of sympathy!
    I hope you heal quickly!!!!
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  8. #8
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    In addition to the aforementioned Spenco Second Skin, also look for Tegaderm by 3M, it's a fairly good occlusive dressing. Hopefully you won't have any allergic reaction to the dressing material.

    And, seconding the suggestions for sea salt soaks. Add non-iodized sea salt to water at a ratio of 1 teaspoon per quart of water.

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    Here's What I'm doing

    withm: The closest Brave Soldier retailer is 150 miles away...but, I've accumulated an arsenal of similar ingredients. So, it might be easier for me to find Tim Tams than Brave Soldier

    We went to the organic grocery and got Tea Tree Oil (the first ingredient in Brave Soldier). I've used this before and it has a natural antiseptic quality, albeit, a bit smelly.

    I also purchased Califlora Calendula Gel.

    The jury is out on these homeopathic remedies, but I'll let you know tomorrow.

    I'm not inclined to go to the doctor...there's no sign of infection, no fever, and frankly, it's been my experience that most generalist docs don't understand skin afflictions well - particularly the ones related to allergic reactions.

    Everyone, thanks for the great advice.
    If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers

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    Mr. Silver,

    Finally someone mentioned about tea tree oil. Before you go wild over the stuff use just a small amount to make sure you are not alergic to it. Also check for the concentration.

    Mildly antiseptic?? My personal experience with tea tree oil was I healed much faster and mild infection cleared up much quicker.

    I'm a firm believer in tea tree oil.

    smilingcat

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    Roadraven

    Roadraven..are you talking about Fixomull? (spelling might be off..) If it's the type of item i'm thinking of, i put it on any blisters & biking related cuts and it works.

    Not sure if they sell it in the US ?

    C

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    Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
    Finally someone mentioned about tea tree oil. Before you go wild over the stuff use just a small amount to make sure you are not alergic to it. Also check for the concentration.
    The good news is that I know I'm not allergic based on prior use. The only problem is the lingering camphor smell and its oiliness

    I can't say that the califlora did much overnight. The dressings stuck to the wound, so I had to carefully wash them off this morning. I suspect that I'll be going with benadryl ointment and no dressings for the morning ride.

    Overall, the allergic symptoms have subsided a bit, but I can't say it's for any reason other than removing the offensive ointment.
    If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers

 

 

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