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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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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.

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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