Question 1

what is the best foot ulcer drying ointment?

Accepted Answer

None: If you have a foot ulcer, do not put anything on it until you have checked with your podiatrist or a wound care specialist.  It is not always best to dry out the skin to get it to heal...In fact it can be worse.

Question 2

what are foot ulcers from?

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Pressure: Usually these are secondary to pressure either from shoes or structural deformities or, most likely, a combination of the two. Compromised hosts, ie. Diabetics, vascular disease, neuropathy, etc are most affected dr l.

Question 3

how can you tell if you have foot ulcers?

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Visual inspection: The best way is visual inspection. If you have any concerns for ulceration, check your own feet.

This is of particular importance in patients with peripheral neuropathy as is seen in diabetics. Regaular inspection is important.

Look for skin cracking, thinning, hot or warm areas, redness and swelling, blood, and toe nail problems.

Any questions, see your pcp or specialist.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: foot ulcers?

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An open area: A foot ulcer can be any break in the skin on the foot, generally not caused by trauma. They can be caused by pressure, which is the most common, or burns or other diseases. They are commonly associated with diabetes or more inactive or bedbound people.

Question 5

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of foot ulcers?

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You may not: Have any symptoms. Some people with ulcers are neuropathic or don't feel anything......An ulcer is a hole...If you have one see a doctor..

Question 6

what causes foot ulcers in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Foot ulcers: Diabetes causes a condition known as microangiopathy. This is where the microscopic blood vessels become clogged and do not deliver blood to the skin and sub-cutaneous tissue. The decrease in available bloodflow causes these ulcers (wounds) that are very difficult to heal.

Question 7

what is a good cure for foot ulcers?

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Wound care: Best to prevent . There is no single cure for foot ulcers.

Question 8

why do diabetics get foot ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ulcers: Diabetes causes a condition known as microangiopathy. This is the clogging of microscopic blood vessels that feed skin and sub-cutaneous tissues. Therefore, if there is any pressure point on the foot, the blood flow is essentially cut off and the skin breaks down as the skin cells die from lack of blood flow.

Question 9

if i have foot ulcers, can i wear shoes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the location of the ulcer, how large how bad and what type of shoes.

Usually some type of off-loading is necessary for the ulcer, which would make normal shoe gear difficult to wear.

Question 10

can walking on calloused feet cause foot ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The same risk factors for ulcers in non-calloused foot apply in callused feet.  Callouses are not necessarily protective.

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