Aggressive wound scrubbing may actually push microorganisms (primarily bacteria) deeper into the damaged tissues. ![]() It is not advisable to use hydrogen peroxide or detergents on the wound, or to aggressively scrub the wound, these all can cause more harm than good, and can further damage cells and tissue. If necessary, clean water sprayed from your water bottle can be used. Ideally the wound should be irrigated for several minutes with sterile saline solution. If there is no first aid available, you should treat your wounds yourself as soon as possible. It is best to start here, especially because the medics are trained experts, and the treatment and bandages may be free (care may not be compulsory). If you are at a race there may be a first aid station/ambulance. ![]() Being treated immediately can help stave off infection and shorten heal time. It is important to act quickly after a mishap.
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