Question 1

does skin grow back after a bad road rash?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The deeper rash will likely fill in with granulation and scar tissue.  It will look different from your normal skin and may have areas of numbness.  The superficial areas will likely heal with only temporary redness left over, that should return to normal over months or years.

Question 2

how long does it take pink skin after a road rash to regain color?

Accepted Answer

3 to 6 months : It usually takes 3 to 6 months.

Question 3

what does the emergency room do for road rash from getting your leg ran over by car?

Accepted Answer

Least of ...: This would be the least of your worries after the leg was run over by a car.

Question 4

felland got road rash small laceration no stitches two daysafter feel like cold drops running down leg bone?

Accepted Answer

Nerve Injury: You likely sustained a nerve injury. Whether this is a mi or or major nerve is best determined by a physician. Closet monitor your wound for infection and if your tetanus status should be confirmed.

Question 5

i have road rash on my left thigh from a bike accident that is 2 weeks old.  i've recently developed a red bumps all along my leg.  the road rash is red and tender to the touch. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Road rash: Road rash is usually a self limited problem and rarely requires a doctors visit.  The development of red bumps changes things.  I would see your doctor to ensure you haven't developed an infection.

Question 6

does isopropyl rubbing alcohol stop the growth of new skin on a road rash?

Accepted Answer

Can impede healing: Best thing to do after the initial disinfection with soap or alcohol is to apply petroleum ointment (plain vaseline) at least twice daily until the skin has re-epithelized (about 5-7days). Hydrogen peroxide can be harmful to the healing skin, antibiotic ointments increase the risk of allergic contact dermatitis, alcohol can dry out the wound resulting in a scab which can also slow down healing.

Question 7

have this nasty road rash on my knee, i got it from a longboardidng accident , what will make it heal faster and will it go away in time?

Accepted Answer

Have rash evaluated: There could be a secondary infection in this case, especially if the problem has not healed over a week or two.  Have a doctor take a look at it.

Question 8

will i get aids if i got some sperm on my fresh road rash on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Nearly Impossible: I would not worry about this at all.  This scenario  would be extremely unlikely to allow the HIV virus to penetrate and enter your bloodstream even if you got the road rash 2 minutes before the contact.  Don't worry about it.

Question 9

about a month ago i received some road rash on my face and forearm. once the new pink skin has formed how long shoud i continue to cover it in vaselin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer/sunblock: You can stop using vaseline once the new skin has developed. It is very important to use a sunblock since the new skin will be very sensitive to sun exposure. A good sunblock should contain either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to be effective.

Question 10

road rash on knee is yellow on inside and tender and red around infection? tetanus shot ? wat should i do?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infection: This sounds like a good old standard bacterial skin infection and in no way represents a tetanus diagnosis.  Most skin infections require antibiotics which are prescribed at your local family medicine clinic.

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I have road rash on my left thigh from a bike accident that is 2 weeks old. i've recently developed a red bumps all along my leg. the road rash is red and tender to the touch. should i be concerned?

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Does isopropyl rubbing alcohol stop the growth of new skin on a road rash?

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Have this nasty road rash on my knee, i got it from a longboardidng accident , what will make it heal faster and will it go away in time?

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Will i get aids if i got some sperm on my fresh road rash on my skin?

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About a month ago i received some road rash on my face and forearm. once the new pink skin has formed how long shoud i continue to cover it in vaselin?

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Road rash on knee is yellow on inside and tender and red around infection? tetanus shot ? wat should i do?

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