[Jackson]

Hey, sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I wasn't sure where else to post it(I'm hoping someone here can help me out, plus I'm afraid it will hinder my kendo practice).

About two weeks ago, I was playing rugby and I skinned my knee pretty badly, however it healed up and it was fine. Later that week though, after kendo practice a friend tackled me and ripped open my scab. Now it's worse than ever.

The problem I have is, the scab will heal and scab up throughout the day. But as soon as I get it wet (like take a shower) it will soften up and go back to how it was in the beginning. I even skipped a day to really let it scab up, and it still goes back to the soft stage again. To top it off, while it's in this "soft" stage, it has this kind of bright-greenish/whitish puss-like stuff on it(I don't believe it's infected, I treated it really well after it broke open).

I know, you're all probably thinking "just don't get it wet in the shower" but if you've never tried it, you don't know how hard it is to prevent water from running down your leg.

Anyway, isn't this un-characteristic of scabs? I've never had a scab that does this. Are there any scab-specialists out there that have any experience with this sort of thing?

Thanks for any help,

-Jordan

[RilmAlime67]

You could put a water-proof bandage on it for the shower, available at any drugstore. You could also see a doctor.

[Prosocorneliay]

About two weeks ago, I was playing rugby and I skinned my knee pretty badly, however it healed up and it was fine.

Here is the definitive article on treatment:

http://www.arniebakercycling.com/pub...Rash%20ABC.pdf

[Rqqneujr]

Hey, sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I wasn't sure where else to post it(I'm hoping someone here can help me out, plus I'm afraid it will hinder my kendo practice).

About two weeks ago, I was playing rugby and I skinned my knee pretty badly, however it healed up and it was fine. Later that week though, after kendo practice a friend tackled me and ripped open my scab. Now it's worse than ever.

The problem I have is, the scab will heal and scab up throughout the day. But as soon as I get it wet (like take a shower) it will soften up and go back to how it was in the beginning. I even skipped a day to really let it scab up, and it still goes back to the soft stage again. To top it off, while it's in this "soft" stage, it has this kind of bright-greenish/whitish puss-like stuff on it(I don't believe it's infected, I treated it really well after it broke open).

I know, you're all probably thinking "just don't get it wet in the shower" but if you've never tried it, you don't know how hard it is to prevent water from running down your leg.

Anyway, isn't this un-characteristic of scabs? I've never had a scab that does this. Are there any scab-specialists out there that have any experience with this sort of thing?

Thanks for any help,

-Jordan

Ever heard of a spounge bath? or even better a bath tub, that way you can keep your wound out of water and still wash the rest of your leg....

[VastDrura]

take a couple of days off, use wet wipes and deodorant - better yet get to Glastonbury for a few days and no-one will notice

[xochgtlm]

I think you should just peel off them thar scabs,

......and save 'em up in a jar.

When you have enough, Just add Milk, and-

Voila!

Home-Made-Corn Flakes!

[Belindanan]

Actually, I just bought some water-proof bandages, these help. (yeah I'm retarded, I should of thought of these myself)

Taking bath can't happen. I'm at college right now and it's just community showers here.

Thanks for the input though, everyone. I'll let you now if anything comes up.

[denwerdinoss]

I think you should just peel off them thar scabs,

......and save 'em up in a jar.

When you have enough, Just add Milk, and-

Voila!

Home-Made-Corn Flakes!

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[iOqedeyH]

I recall a technique recommended by Tony Hawk when I used to skateboard.

We used it to keep the wounded area from touching the kneepad to keep it from infecting, but I'm sure it would work when taking a shower too.

Take a plastic bag the size of a produce bag and cut the bottom out so it's open on both sides. Slip leg through and tape both ends with J&J Sports or waterproof tape. It should hold for at least 5-10 minutes while you are bathing and will keep the wound dry.