So I have this horrible scrape on my knee

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Awk moment z!F's come on heatlh!F's turf.
They must be stalking the "My Friends Stuff".
But as a native here, I will give you some good advice.

Depending on the severity and size of the scrape different actions can be taken.

The fact that first and foremost you scraped your said knee in a pool,
can actually be taken in a positive light.

Why?

Due to the fact that pool water contains the chemical "Chlorine".
As we know chlorine is added to pool water to prevent the grow
of bacteria and germs within the water itself.

However on internal or open and exposed wounds, especially
one that is fresh; it will negatively effect you.
It will cause quite a amount of irritation and can lead to infection.

As in open wounds soft tissues and parts of the epidermis
and lower dermis become exposed.
These soft tissues are very sensitive and prone to irritation and infections.

Hopefully you left the pool right after acquiring that scrape.
Though I'm telling you this mostly for future reference as this happens often.

Best action would be to:

-Leave pool and wash out wound immediately with bottled water.
-Clean out with first aid kit. (Cotton Balls, Tweezers, etc.)
-Avoid use of Hydro Peroxide, Iodine, Alcohol.
(They are actually more irritating and will delay healing.)
-Cover with light gauze or bandage. (Make sure it is non-sticking and breathable.)
-When it starts to scab then start using a cream or gel.
-Use a topical antibiotic cream or ointment. (Neosporin, etc.)
-Do not peel scabs or try to pry them off, let it come of by itself.
-During dry scars you can go without a bandage and keep it moisturized
and use a topical antibiotic cream or ointment till it full heals.
-Later on you may use a scar treatment gel or cream if needed.

If you are a frequent swimmer, wait till the scar is dry and in last
stages of healing.
Chlorine is safe for helping heal non-exposed wounds however.
So you wont have to miss out on the fun!

Any light temporary pain you may be feeling atm could simply be due to
to the impact that caused the wound and may have left a soreness or bruise.

If things become serious and pain does not subside and wound
doesn't heal, I would definitely seek medical attention.

Hope this helps!

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Dandeliondart

It's definitely infected. But something that can work...but mind sound a little weird is... crush some onion with sugar, and apply that on your knee at night, wrap it up and sleep with it. As crazy as it sounds, my mom would always do this for me including recently. It really gets the infection down. You don't really need to see a doctor. It hurts cause of the infection. Just keep doing that a few nights and it should help. Also, DO NOT GET YOUR KNEE WET. No matter what anyone says, getting it wet = worse. NO WATER! OK! ^^;

Though home remedies seem like the best-kept hidden gems,
they can also lead to complications.
The majority of the positives in stock that account for these remedies
being useful at all are highly a result of psychological comfort.

But using such a mixture to treat a open wound could result
in a serious infection.

We have reached the day and age of a more modern time
and are blessed with such medical advances for a reason.
Though it is fine to do as you please that is also a choice
in which you choose to take your own risk.

Though I can understand where sugar and onion is a good solution;
I may not be the best solution in topical terms as it is for ingestion.

Sugar is Alpha-Hydroxy Acid packed which is great for glowing skin
when made for use in a sugar scrub.
It breaks the bond in skin cells and forces cells to rewind.
Glycolic Acid is also used to help treat sun damaged skin.

Onions are wonderful in terms of their ant-inflammatory effects.
They also help in inhibiting dermatophytes and dermatophytic fungi.
But the impact is minimal alone in general use.
So there isn't much gain from this alone vs. extracts used in a higher product.

But putting this on open wounds defeats the purpose.
Yes it may prove helpful, but only in topical terms after wound treatment
and care as opposed to exposed flesh wounds.

This would be fine if done after significant wound healing.

[Dandeliondart]

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Dandeliondart

It's definitely infected. But something that can work...but mind sound a little weird is... crush some onion with sugar, and apply that on your knee at night, wrap it up and sleep with it. As crazy as it sounds, my mom would always do this for me including recently. It really gets the infection down. You don't really need to see a doctor. It hurts cause of the infection. Just keep doing that a few nights and it should help. Also, DO NOT GET YOUR KNEE WET. No matter what anyone says, getting it wet = worse. NO WATER! OK! ^^;

Though home remedies seem like the best-kept hidden gems,
they can also lead to complications.
The majority of the positives in stock that account for these remedies
being useful at all are highly a result of psychological comfort.

But using such a mixture to treat a open wound could result
in a serious infection.

We have reached the day and age of a more modern time
and are blessed with such medical advances for a reason.
Though it is fine to do as you please that is also a choice
in which you choose to take your own risk.

Though I can understand where sugar and onion is a good solution;
I may not be the best solution in topical terms as it is for ingestion.

Sugar is Alpha-Hydroxy Acid packed which is great for glowing skin
when made for use in a sugar scrub.
It breaks the bond in skin cells and forces cells to rewind.
Glycolic Acid is also used to help treat sun damaged skin.

Onions are wonderful in terms of their ant-inflammatory effects.
They also help in inhibiting dermatophytes and dermatophytic fungi.
But the impact is minimal alone in general use.
So there isn't much gain from this alone vs. extracts used in a higher product.

But putting this on open wounds defeats the purpose.
Yes it may prove helpful, but only in topical terms after wound treatment
and care as opposed to exposed flesh wounds.

This would be fine if done after significant wound healing.

I wouldn't use it on a simple open wound, only when infected. I know what you mean, but it hasn't cured the wound for me, just rid of the infection and the pain. That's all. cat_3nodding
And I think she had a scab over her knee so it's not that open, hopefully. I wonder if she even did as I advised. o3o

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