Question 1

what is the best otc treatment for a skin ulcer?

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Ulcer: Aquaphor healing ointment but if it lasts more than a few weeks it needs to be checked by a doctor for infection or skin cancer.

Question 2

i have skin ulcers on my breast.  what is the best treatment?

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More details needed.: Whetherthese  started spontaneously or after itchy and dry skin, how old are you, single or multiple ulcers , is there any discharge from nipple in addn. To ulcers, size of ulcers, is after hypersensitivity to clothing/cosmetic/deterrgent changes, bleed easily?, superficial/ deep ulcers, close to nipple, pregnancy?, fungal rash like appear. ?, lymphnodes + in underarms, one/both side, fever, wtloss?

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

how come glutamine helps in healing skin ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what do skin ulcers look like?

Accepted Answer

SKIN ULCERS: SKIN ULCERS LOOK LIKE LITTLE SAUCER-LIKE DEPRESSIONS IN THE SKIN.
OFTEN FOLLOWS SEVERE ACNE

Question 8

how much should i worry about skin ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the type, number, location and etiology of skin ulcers.  If you have to ask, you should seek care.

Question 9

could it be something bad if i have skin ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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