Thread: Motorcycle burns, self treatment

I always see people riding in shorts.Thats not the way to go.

IMMEDIATE cold...sure (a bag of frozen peas are great)
Then fresh aloe (topical) + 1 gram of Vit C (oral) every 2-3 hours for 1st week. Don't stop with either one just because it 'seems' better. If REAL severe, I would drink aloe too, 4 oz 3X/day.

Originally Posted by THEKINGDOWNTHER

I would drink aloe too, 4 oz 3X/day.

I dont think that is a good idea. From Wiki

Aloe vera juice is used for consumption and relief of digestive issues such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.

Wish I'd known about this a couple of centuries back - was trying to propogate the species on my Matcho with the centre stand in sand ? bad burn inside of my right leg , bad burn inside of her left leg and bloody lot of useless mates with cameras. Bad night all round and lost a girl friend !

I have to add another vote for fresh aloe plants- they healed my nasty burns to the point where I can't even find the scars.

Originally Posted by mr Fred

I got a scratch on my mobile phone.

Crickey !! .. kill yourself now!

Originally Posted by fridgemagnet

The Papaya paste sounds worth trying

It's excellent. I also ended up with hardly any scarring.

I would like to add - after another horizontal excursion under the motorbike (in Indonesia - do not get injured there, even antibiotics are fake, not just generic).
Cleaning thoroughly is vital, as is removing all flappy skin. I did'nt remove the loose skin (it hurt too much) and infection hid under it, causing trouble. Better pain at the beginning than infection.

Everyone seems to have the right idea. Cleaning and derbiding (cleaning off loose skin) are standard treatments for burns. Infection is the main worry, so sulfasalazine cream or sulfa based burn cream will also retard any infection. The aloe will promote healing, but not sure about the papaya. Keep the area clean and if you need to bandage, change the bandages at least 2-3 times daily. Again, infection is the killer. If you do get a skin infection a cephalosporin antibiotic taken orally can be used, but if it gets to that stage, you might want to seek medical help.
This is only for those macho guys not running to the doctor for every little sniffle or scratch. For all the rest of you, spend your money and see a quack and hopefully they will know something about medicine.

Sorry, can't spell....Debride: To remove dead, contaminated or adherent tissue or foreign material. The purpose of wound debridement is to remove all materials that may promote infection and impede healing.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Everyone seems to have the right idea. Cleaning and derbiding (cleaning off loose skin) are standard treatments for burns.

Not sure about that. I prefer to not fall off.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Everyone seems to have the right idea. Cleaning and derbiding (cleaning off loose skin) are standard treatments for burns.

Not sure about that. I prefer to not fall off.

Just don't ride in shorts. Even blue denim will protect you more from road rash or burns. They also make some good motorcycle denims that are similar to wearing leathers.

I should post an update photo of what's left of that burn but there isn't much to see, so i won't bother.