24/01/2022
What is an ULCER?
An "Ulcer" means a break in the layer of cells on a surface. Ulcers can form anywhere on the skin or inside the body like stomach ulcers. However we are talking here about Leg Ulcers.
A leg ulcer forms when the skin breaks down or erodes allowing infection to get into the underlying tissue. Such ulcers can be there for years and may not heal. Much research has shown that the cause of such long standing ulcers is due to the blood supply of the leg. It can be due to venous, arterial or mixed causes. Various creams, antibiotics and dressings may not help the ulcer to heal unless the underlying cause is treated, which is the blood supply to the skin. Therefore successful treatment & prevention of leg ulcers lies in correcting the underlying cause & not the ulcer itself.
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