SBRinSD wrote:
Most of what I have been reading tells me that the current advice is to keep moist with a petroleum base and covered. Some suggest keeping moist with an antibacterial. Nothing I am reading says expose to the open air. Drying out apparently doesn't help with the cell regeneration. There is a short-term protective function from scabbing, but that doesn't help with long-term healing or reduction in scarring.
Good luck and heal fast!
mhepp wrote:
Not a road rash pro, but I've had very positive experiences with Duoderm. My routine goes like: clean/wash out with water, wash with betadine, then stick on a Duoderm. Leave it on till it falls off (I think it was about a week later); the skin below was all but healed.Very good and thanks for the feedback. I think I may order a box of Duoderm since I could not find it near me locally.
Just the thought of leaving it on once cleaned sounds good. I am changing dressings twice a day and even the non-stick pads are sticking to the wound.
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Felt_Rider: Jun 19, 17 6:35