Tricks to get cuts healed in wakeboarding season?

whirly 06-17-2003, 8:09 PM

Well, I managed to cut myself quite deeply on my shin. And it's not a big deal, can ride and what not. But I'm sure you guys have run into the annoyance of the scab always coming off after riding and then bleeding, and going through that everytime. So it takes forever to really heal. Anybody find anyting to help this? So far I guess I just gotta deal with it.

phlames73 06-17-2003, 8:17 PM

wrap it up tight-like with a dry wrap, it'll prevent wear and tear.

Lucas

(colorider) · (colorider) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 06-17-2003, 8:30 PM

put neosporin on it, then wrap it with foam pre-wrap. Then tape around it with athletic tape. When you get out, take off all the dressing and put new neosporin on it. It will fight any bacteria and other crud getting into the cut. I had the exact same cut location and it healed in a week.

phlames73 06-17-2003, 8:32 PM

good call...i had no idea really...im just using my low level nursing skills to try to help...lol

Lucas

(csquared) · (csquared) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 06-17-2003, 8:41 PM

liquid bandage or super glue...both work great and are waterproof. Super glue lasts longer

(gunz) · (gunz) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 06-17-2003, 8:58 PM

Sounds wild ,but super glue will do the trick.I used to be a fighter and used it for small cuts over the eye.Stops the bleeding right now !! Also burns big time!!I always carry some in the boat,don't want to bleed on the new seats......

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-17-2003, 9:41 PM

Bandage it then put duct tape over the top to waterproof it.
the super glue thing works well aswell

ruger311 06-18-2003, 5:51 AM

super glue is the best duct tape hurts when pulling off the skin takes the hair too, get some super glue,,,

leggester 06-18-2003, 6:16 AM

Andy has it right.

mxracer 06-18-2003, 8:40 AM

I'm with steve; use super glue

(markfromtexas) · (markfromtexas) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-18-2003, 9:23 AM

There is this stuff you can get @ the health food store, called immuskin. It can be applied to cuts, rashes, or other skin problems. Speeds up the healing process and will help to prevent scarring. If you can't find it @ the health food store do a search for immuskin on the net, stuff really works