Question 1

what causes skin ulcers  that won't heal?

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Lots of things.: Ulcers on legs can be due to infection, poor blood supply, or even skin cancer. Ulcers on buttocks are often due to pressure from prolonged sitting or bedrest. Ulcers in the mouth have many possible causes. Chronic infections can cause nonhealing ulcers just about anywhere on the body.

Question 2

could it be something bad if i have skin ulcers?

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Yes: Skin ulcer may be due to diabetes, vascular insufficiency, infection, cancer.  Seek care if it is a non-healing ulcer.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: skin ulcers?

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Skin ulcers: Skin ulcers is a sore of the outermost tissue covering the body.

Question 4

what kind of condition is diabetic skin ulcers?

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Mainly foot and enyw: If you have diabetic neuropathy, the stress of additional pounds on numb feet increases the likelihood of your developing foot and other position skin ulcers

Question 5

how come glutamine helps in healing skin ulcers?

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Protein: Glutamine is an Amino Acid and it is abiding block of protein. Any help in healing would be as a supplement to rebuilding tissue in someone with a poor nutritional staid. The physical factors in the causation of ulcer must be addresses to heal and prevent recurrence of ulcers.

Question 6

has honey been used to treat skin ulcers on the leg?

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Yes, but...: ...That doesn't mean it's a good idea. At least one study, published last year, found that treating leg ulcers with dressings impregnated with honey did not significantly improve the rate of healing, but did lead to a significantly increased number of side effects. It's best to stick with treatments that have been proven to work, such as compression dressings. Your doctor can help with that.

Question 7

how long can i wait with skin ulcers to see if it goes away without seeing a doctor?

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Never hurts to check: Most simple skin ulcerations can be treated initially with simple first aid such as cleaning and triple antibiotic ointment, usually applied once or twice a day.  Persistent bleeding, increasing redness around the ulcer, increasing pain and simply non-healing after let's say 3 days of the above treatment are excellent reasons to have your pcp check it out.

Question 8

anyone know any natural remedies to heal diabetic skin ulcers?

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No simple answers: This is very complex. Proper diagnosis and treatment is critical to prevent worsening of the problem that could lead to more serious morbidity. Proper evaluation, removal of dead tissue, and good wound care is critical. I would recommend an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon who deals with complex wounds including diabetic neuropathy.

Question 9

what can cause skin ulcers on and under breast and smeel like rotted flesh?

Accepted Answer

Infection.: That can be a sign of a serious infection.  Please see a doc today.

Question 10

skin ulcers: small, tightly defined, circular (95%). no redness, itching or pain. usually chest upward. few in number. infection? specific issue?

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Unclear: It is hard to say what could be causing your skin problem without seeing the problem. You should see you physician to be examined as soon as possible.

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