Iodine solutions that are of greater concentrations than this come with the risk of burning the tissue and causing more harm than good. Proud Flesh One of the best ways to deal with proud flesh is to make every attempt to prevent it. Quick action and primary repair are the best ways to prevent its development. In addition, keeping the wound as clean and dry as possible and under a firm support bandage can reduce the chances of proud flesh development. Wounds on the lower limbs are the primary site for proud flesh development.
Proud flesh occurs when the healing process goes crazy.
There is an over- production of the granular healing tissue, which overwhelms the wound bed and does not allow the edges of skin to meet up with each other and heal properly. The major treatment for proud flesh is its surgical removal to the point where the skin edges can grow together properly. There are a number of chemical agents designed to destroy the tissue. They can be used alone, in mild cases, or in conjunction with surgical debridement. The removal of proud flesh can be a time-consuming and frustrating procedure and should always be done under the supervision of your veterinarian.