Question 1

can you use silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for stasis ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Silver sulfadiazine (silvadene) is a topical anti microbial ointment which can be used in venous stasis ulcers especially when there is dermatitis (inflammation / infection of the skin). This one of many agents that are used. Do not use if you have a sulfa allergy.

Question 2

what is the ulcer condition called stasis?

Accepted Answer

Venous stasis ulcer: Venous insufficiency presents with varying stages.  Stage1=spider veins, 2=varicose veins, 3=edema, 4a= stasis changes(brownish pigmentation), 4b=skin changes(lipodermatosclerosis, atrophie blanche), 5=healed ulcer, 6= active ulcer.  With stage 6, active ulcer is the worst case , and fixing the venous insufficiency will help in healing of the ulcer along with compression, local care.

Question 3

how do you stop the itching from stasis ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Wound and vein care: Wound care to remove devitalized tissue and application of hydrocolloid dressings and gradient support stockings can help. It is also necessary to control venous hypertension causing the ulcer. Duplex ultrasound is essential for evaluation. Treatment of venous insufficiency is very helpful.

Question 4

what are the current therapies for stasis ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Treat the source: Chronic venous insufficiency leading to venous stasis ulceration can be evaluated by a phlebologist.  Go to www.Phlebology.Org and put in your zip code to find one in your area.  Treatment using endovenous ablation, phlebotomy, and sclerotherapy performed in an outpatient setting is the state of the art.

Question 5

i was wondering what are current therapies for stasis ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Many therapies: the gold standard is still pressure dressing like an unna boot
topical treatments on the wound itself varies on what it looks like
for example if it has a yellow center, or if there is pus in the wound.

Question 6

what does black tissue in a venous stasis ulcer mean?

Accepted Answer

Vascular surgeon: It is dead, necrotic tissue. It needs to be debrided (cut) or put a cream called santyl on it. Discuss with your primary care doctor. Get a referral to go to a vascular surgeon.

Question 7

do you have to get an abi test done before you can use compression or an unna boot on a stasis ulcer ?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: If your provider cannot palpate pedal pulses then  it is a very good idea to get a noninvasive arterial evaluation before compression therapy..  If pulses are easy to feel and normal then abi's are not needed.

Question 8

i've got venous stasis ulcers. who has the best site for easy to understand information on this subject?

Accepted Answer

Valves malfunction.: Venous stasis is due to venous insufficiency which is a result of the valves in the venous system malfunctioning .  This can be due to the valves in the deep system, superficial system or connecting system.  Deep system valve malfunction could be due to prior clots, superficial problems could lead to varicose veins and perforator malfunction could lead to venous ulcers.  Visit www.Phlebology.Org.

Question 9

is it okay to have sex if you have a stasis ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Certainly!: A stasis ulcer if appropriately treated and dressed is not contraindication to having sex.  Protect the area and procede!

Question 10

could skin tears turn into venous stasis ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Transformation: If you have underlying venous hypertension, the condition that causes venous stasis ulceration, then a skin tear could potentially not heal resulting in a non-healing wound due to underlying venous stasis. Technically this would be a multifactorial reason for the wound not healing.

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