Help you get back on your bike after being burned

If you have ever got off your bicycle at a very fast speed, you may have experienced road rashes, which are burns/skin wear caused by contact with the ground.

In most cases, it is not too painful after a fall, but once you get home, the pain really begins. This is painful due to the large number of exposed nerve endings.

The clothes provided a certain level of protection, but the Bo Lycra hardly helped. However, you can always wear gloves to protect your hands.

The first step in treating road rash is to be fully prepared:

Shaving: It is very easy to remove debris from the wound, and there is no hair. This is one of the main reasons why cyclists shave their legs.

Get treatment kits: Keep an inventory of basic kits at home (see list below). All items can be purchased from a decent chemist or online supplier.

If you have a certain dose of road rash, assess the severity of the wound, and if the wound is larger than your palm, seek medical attention.

Dr. Prentice Steffen (Prentice Steffen), a doctor with experience working with professional cycling teams, warned that road rash, although painful, should be low on the rider’s priority list.

He said: "Don't let road rashes distract people from potentially more serious injuries (such as head, spine, or internal injuries)." "When evaluating injured cyclists, the skin is the last."

If you treat road rash yourself, the first step is the most important-clean the wound as thoroughly as possible. Do this by "spraying" a syringe/saline on the wound and using sterile wipes.

After removing the visible sludge, the wound is usually cleaned with mild antibacterial soap, towels, and plenty of water. Then pat the wound dry.

Dr. Steffen agreed: “In most cases, it is a misunderstanding to scrub road rashes. Betadine and peroxide are too irritating; soap and water are enough. Gels and sprays are not very effective.

"In rare cases, fragments can get embedded in the wound and require more attention; this should be done in an emergency department with painkillers, appropriate equipment, and experience."

If using a healing hydrocolloid dressing, apply it and leave it in place until it heals. It will fall off in a week or so, revealing new pink skin. You do not need to remove the dressing or clean the wound again.

If you use a more traditional dressing, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment after the wound is cleaned, then apply a non-adhesive gauze pad, and then use a combination of microporous tape and Surgifix tubular bandage to secure it in place. Then monitor the healing process, clean and repair the wound every day.

Dr. Steffen concluded: "Road rash care is divided into three stages. The first is 24/7 bandaging. The second stage is covered during the day and open at night. The third is 24/7 undressed, dry and scabs."

Watch for redness, swelling, increased pain, pus, or foul-smelling drainage. All of these are signs of infection, and if they are present, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Once the scab falls off, a new pink epidermis will be exposed. This skin has not healed completely, and excessive exposure to the sun can cause permanent pigment changes. Protect it with sunscreen or clothes and apply moisturizer. Also remember that you and your road rash are personal, and what works for you may not apply to your partner.

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