Re: proud flesh

["Lori Bertolucci-Woodard" <llbertol@atnet.net>]

Just want to thank everyone who responded with their remedies for proud
flesh. I know one of these will have to work, he's(the colt) is just too
cute to go around with a deformed looking leg. Thanks again.
Lori B.

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> From: DreamWeaver <karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us>
> To: llbertol@atnet.net
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: proud flesh
> Date: Monday, September 28, 1998 1:10 PM
> 
> except for
> >some proud flesh building up on the fetlock. Anyone have any sure-fire
> >remedy for taking care of this? 
> 
> Hi Lori:
> 
> I'm sure there are dozens of remedies for treating proud flesh.  Proud
> flesh is the formation of granulation tissue.  One of my veterinary books
> recommends corticosteroid salves for helping control proud flesh. 
However,
> it also states that corticosteroids inhibit skin cell growh and stop a
> healing process if applied for too long.  Steroids should never be placed
> in a deep wound before the granulation bed has formed, because they
depress
> normal function of the immune system and can promote infection.  
> 
> Here is what it says about nitrofurazones:  Certain compounds contribute
to
> the formation of granulation tissue.  Nitrofurazones, used on deep
wounds,
> delay new skin growth by 30%.  A thick scab forms over the wound surface,
> preventing healing from the "inside out".  However, on superficial skin
> abrasions, nitrofurazones keep the skin moist and supple, so hair quickly
> grows back.  I have found that if you use nitrofurazone (Thanks Brian!),
> mix it with desetin and it will stick to the wound a lot better.
> 
> I use Bickman's Gall Salve.  If you rub it in vigorously daily, it will
> keep the proud flesh from forming.  You have to keep on top of it though.
> I use this stuff for everything, it is great.  I learned about it from a
> few ridecampers - so it's definitely been tested!!  Most tack or feed
> stores can order it for you.  It comes in a one pound (I think) tub.  The
> product itself is green, and the container has a black screw on lid -
> normally sells for under $20, and mine has lasted a couple of years - and
> believe me, I use it on everything!  
> 
> Happy Trails,
> 
> Karen
> in Gardnerville
> & Weaver
> & Rocky
>