Well, all I can say is BRAVE SOLDIER!!!! It is the best ointment to heal your road rash! I took a pretty bad spill a year ago this past March, and pretty much broke the fall with my face! I had road rash down both arms and mostly one leg, and some bruised ribs BUT no broken bones .... but the best news.... nothing happened to my Trek! And if I hadn't taken pictures, no one would believe me now! This ointment REALLY works! I have near invisible scarring. And try to keep your wounds aired out as much as possible.... as pretty as they might look. As far as your helmet goes, try calling the manufacturer.... some offer replacements at a fraction of the cost when you return the helmet. Hope your road to recovery is speedy.... Allez!