A member asked:

Which products work best on diabetic foot ulcers?

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Wound care. : Diabetic ulcers will generally heal if you offload the area (decrease direct pressure with an insert, or a wheelchair), have your doctor trim the callus and dead tissue away on a regular basis, and if the ulcer is infected, you may need oral or IV antibiotics, depending on the severity of the infection.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Wound care products: The selection of a wound care product is based on the type of wound.... Many pieces in the puzzle of wound care...Vascular status, neuropathy, blood sugar control, pressure relief, infection, etc... You should see a board certified wound care specialists to help access the wound and select an appropriate wound care regimen.

Answered 11/23/2013

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Need to see it: There are too many products to suggest any without seeing your wound and knowing your health history, and the response to previous treatments. You would be best served going to a wound center that has a podiatrist. They have all the latest and best technology to treat you. Good luck!

Answered 7/6/2014

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