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My wife has a bad venous leg ulcer & she was told by her doctor of this cream that is very expensive. are there cheaper treatments?
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Venous system: needs evaluation by ultrasound for reflux and occlusion/clots and consult with vascular specialist. Creams are secondary treatment.
Answered 10/5/2014
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