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I have had a aulser on my ankle for over 19 months which is not healing.at the moment i am using manuka honey seems a little bit better but very slow?
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Wound care doc: U need to be evaluated by a wound care specialist. They will first determine why you have an ulcer ( infection, circulation problem arterial vs. Venous). Then treat the wound as well as alleviate the predisposing factors if possible.
Answered 4/6/2013
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