Having raced for many years, I know all too well about this topic

a good link on road rash treatment from Dr. Arnie Baker: http://arniebakercycling.info/pubs/F...Rash%20ABC.pdf

The key to road rash is to make sure there is no debris in the wound, period. Yes this means de-briding - which I prefer to do myself, rather than the intern in the ER. They actually use a bristle brush.

Treat the wound like a burn in some ways - sliding on the pavement can really 'cook' the skin as well as slice it. Keep covered, keep moist. Change dressings every day, slough off dead cells (blood, skin) to reduce scarring.

I do not prefer the Tegaderm style of occlusive dressings primarily for the expense. Some of my various road rashes have been a bit on the "XL" side of surface area, so it would take 2-3 Tegaderms to cover my big a$$.

The guaze bandage/fishnet bandage combo work great over joints (knees and elbows)

The elastic 'fishnet' bandage can be found at CVS: http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/sh...e_Free_Listing