How to get rid of a stasis ulcer on my leg?

See a venous Dr.: Venous stasis is caused by valve problems that allow blood from deep high-pressure veins to enter low-pressure veins just under the skin. These veins enlarge, letting fluid through the walls (swelling), letting blood through (discoloration) and finally having so much back pressure that nutritious arterial blood cannot enter an area of the skin resulting in ulcers. It is treated by laser ablation.

Serious: First identify and treat the cause of stasis. Obese? Phlebitis or vein problem? Diabetes? Heart, liver, lung, kidney disease? Meds? Elastic stocking, elevation of leg, exercise. Possibly Unna boot. If infected, may need debridemont and antibiotic. This is important to treat and should be done by a physician experienced with the finer points.

Pressure dressing: stasis ulcers are usually venous, but sometimes the arteries can also be involved also depending on how large the ulcer is Usually a pressure dressing is applied if its strictly venous stasis ulcer. It looks like a boot. This is the faster way to treat If the ulcer is infected you may need an antibiotic or other topical dressing under the boot dressing.