Question 1

what causes leg ulcers?

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Read...: Trauma, insect bites, diabetes, venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency.

Question 2

do sun and air help leg ulcers heal?

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No: Leg ulcers are a very complicated problem that needs specialty care. Leaving a leg ulcer exposed to the elements may cause more harm than good.

Question 3

what is a good way to cure leg ulcers?

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Depends: Arterial
venous
hypertensive

depends on etiology, duration, depth, prior treatments.
Many can be healed, but tedious!

Question 4

what's the best way to treat leg ulcers?

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Depends: There are many causes for leg ulcers, and depending on the cause, ther treatment will be different.  You should be seen by a vascular surgeon our a round clinic.  There are many topical therapies.  Swelling, if present, needs to be treated and it is important to net sure there is adequate circulation.

Question 5

is terrasil commonly used for leg ulcers?

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No: Terrasil (tacrolimus) is a potent immunosuppressant used during organ transplantation or topically for difficult to control eczema. Leg ulcers most commonly occur from venous insufficiency. Treatment of the venous reflux in combination with compression therapy will give the best lasting results.

Question 6

what are some home remedies for leg ulcers?

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Keep it clean: First see  your doctor and find out what they are.  Most common leg ulcers are venous stasis ulcer, which resist to heel , then home remedy will be clean them free of necrotic tissue, place dressings, elevate the legs if possible, and wear elastic stockings most of the time.

Question 7

how effective are septiclense on leg ulcers?

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Yes, but: It is not  just septiclense  on the leg ulcer that helps to heal , depends on  other issues are addressed  to heal the ulcer , like control of infection  , diabetes  along with other systemic diseases , removal of dead tissue              ( necrotic tissue ) , improving blood supply etc are to be corrected

Question 8

does anyone know the best way to treat leg ulcers?

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Treat the cause: Depend on the cause, pressure ulcer must relief pressure, venous ulcer must treat reflux and sweling and compress the ulcer, arterial or ischemic ulcer need improve blood flow by bypass or stent, infected ulcer need antibiotics .. Etc. Must check with a doctor.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: leg ulcers?

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Breakdown: An ulcer is essentially a breakdown in the normal layer of skin and can have a number of potential causes.  A leg ulcer occurs in the lower extremity and can be superficial or deep.

Question 10

what is the treatment for leg ulcers?

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Leg ulcers: Great qustion, but too general to answer. It depends on what type of ulcer you are dealing with: pressure ulcers require that pressure is redistributed; vein ulcers require compression; and arterial ulcers require that you try to fix the arteries. For the wound itself, we strive for moist healing but removing the devitalized tissue by mechanical or chemical means.

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