As with any wound or sore its always important to keep it and the general area clean. Its actually important NOT to perform any type of debridement of one's Pyoderma. This may introduce additional trauma to the area promoting the wound's growth. Debridement is the removal of dead or infected tissue involved in an injury or wound, like a serious burn. In an gentle effort to keep my PG clean and to help remove any stubborn bandages I use a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide (3% solution). A ratio of 3w/1hp should work fine. I use the straw as a makeshift tincture to apply the solution as opposed to pouring it on my leg and soaking the floor.
If I have bandages that are hard to remove I always will use hydrogen peroxide to help me out. It not only dissolves the 'crusty' glue that seems to occur after wearing bandages for a few hours but it also disinfects with little or no pain. This 'no pain' part is a big plus because almost everything one does while suffering from Pyoderma is painful. After my bandage(s) are soaked with peroxide for a few minutes, I begin gently removing them. It works like magic! I'm not pulling any tissue off and it is almost painless. Pain management is a BIG part of dealing with Pyoderma.
In an effort to describe it to friends I suggest its similar to a pan of hot oil poured onto one's skin and then pulling the jumbo sized blister that would be produced. And then spray the wound with salt water, wait a moment then repeat..
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