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What do you suggest if my wife has a bad venous leg ulcer & she was told by her doctor of this cream that is very expensive?

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Dr. Kevin Nolan answered

Venous leg ulcers: Many times venous leg ulcers are best treated w a compressive dressing rather than a cream.

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Answered 8/29/2014

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