When to Stop Bandaging Road Rash?

For minor cases of road rash, applying an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment like Neosporin and covering with bandages or gauze for a week or so until the skin heals should be sufficient to prevent infection.

When should I air out road rash?

After a couple of days you may want to let your road rash air out daily after you shower to keep it from getting too gooey. The butterfly tape is for deeper cuts that don't quite need stitches. Again, flush out the wound with plenty of clean water, pat dry and tape it.

Should you keep road rash covered?

Cover the road rash.

Covering the injury will help the injury heal and prevent bacteria from coming into contact with the open wound. If you keep the area moist, it will help your skin heal.