Question 1

there is an ointment specially made in switzerland for the treatment of leg ulcers; can you find it in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

FDA approved?: If it isn't fda approved then you will not be able to find it here.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

why do diabetics get leg ulcers?

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Yes: Diabetics have very poor circulation at the end of the circulatory tree at the smallest of blood vessels.  This means that blood usually fails to reach the skin level and therefore the skin dies and an ulcer is created.

Question 5

what is the treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

what should i do to prevent leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Compression stocking: Compression stockings to reduce swelling to allow the wound or ulcer to heal.

Question 7

what are good treatments for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treatment of leg ulcers depend on the type ie venous ulcer or arterial ulcers.  Arterial ulcers are treated by improving the leg/ ulcer perfusion through angioplasty or vascular bypass.  Venous ulcer are treated by reducing the venous congestion this can be achieved by saphenous venous closure in the case of venous insufficiency or simple unna boot strapping.

Question 8

what is a good treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

what is the best way to get rid of leg ulcers?

Accepted Answer

See  vein specialist: Leg ulcers are often caused by chronic venous insufficiency which is a problem that causes to much pressure to be in the veins near the skin.  A venous specialist can diagnose and treat this condition.  Our cure rate with venous ulcers is 97%.

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