Scrape on my ankle and going to the beach tommmorow\?

Question

i wanna be careful not to get sand in it

so any ideas how to cover it

Answer 1

It it is a surface scrape just keep it clean.  Covering it will probably not do much to keep it clean.  Clean ocean water will help the wound to heal.  Stay out of bay water or potentially polluted areas.  You can get some nasty infections from dirty water. Just wash the sand off.  

If the scrape is actually a deeper cut and the sand may get trapped deep in the wound then keep it covered.  

Answer 2

the salty water may help to heal the scrape but when you're back home you should clean it gently with soap & water.

Answer 3

i think the ocean water is supposed to help it heal

Answer 4

get some gauze from rite aid or sav on and wrap it with some white medical tape.

good luck and have fun.. don't foget your sunblock.

Answer 5

How about some of that Liquid Skin bandage?  It will sting when you apply it, but will protect it nicely and won't come off.  Maybe try a couple of layers (apply-let it dry-apply again), and reapply during the day.  Good luck!

Answer 6

It should have closed up and have a scab by tomorrow... but if you're going to the seaside, get it in the water. Sea water's really good for healing cuts and scrapes - it always does me a power of good.