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

is it worth a trip to the doctor for skin ulcers?

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Yes: Any persistent ulcer needs to be evaluated for cause.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what does it mean if i have skin ulcers?

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Impaired circulation: Skin ulcers are typically caused by impaired circulation. This can happen as a result of pressure, as in bed-sores and diabetic foot ulcers, or from peripheral artery disease. They are often painless which can be deceiving as we tend to take painless things less seriously. They are always important to treat, however, as they can easily become infected and then cause major problems.

Question 7

what are the most common causes of skin ulcers?

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Diabetes, varicose v: Diabetes is the most common cause of foot ulcers and varicose veins of ulcers on the ankles or lower legs.Both need to be treated to prevent infection.

Question 8

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 9

my wife thinks i should see someone for my skin ulcers. should i?

Accepted Answer

What's the harm?: Unless you are certain as to the cause of your skin ulcers, it is wise to seek a doctor to provide you with a diagnosis from a trained individual. It is wiser yet to listen to your wife.

Question 10

what kind of condition is diabetic skin ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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

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