Wound and Ulcer Products at DermatologistRx
Diabetic Ulcers
Venous Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
Wound Care Suggestions
Note: Ulcer diagnosis and care should always be done in conjunction with a physician. Use products only as directed on the package insert
Venous Ulcers are one of the most common forms of leg ulcers. Small
valves that normally prevent blood from pooling in the legs no longer
work causing the legs to swell and the skin break down as oxygen and
nutrients no longer can get to the skin.
Standard Care for Chronic Skin Ulcers:
- Always wash hands before and after treating ulcers.
- Gently wash the ulcer with soap and water or normal saline. Agents used for cleansing should be nontoxic.
- Removal of necrotic or infected tissue may be necessary. This is called debridement and when performed should
be done by a physician or health care professional. Enzymatic debriders can be used to help remove minor amounts of necrotic tissue.
- Off-loading or relief of pressure can help ulcers. Special fitting shoes and casting of the ulcerated foot are helpful in diabetic
foot ulcers. Frequent turning of a bedridden patient can prevent bedsores or decubitus ulcers.
- Maintaining a moist wound environment is standard care of all chronic skin ulcers.
- Compression therapy for venous stasis ulcers with an Unna Boots or other compression bandage can be helpful.
- Infection control maybe controlled with topical antibiotics such as Polysporin or systemic anti microbial therapy.
- Nutritional support, including blood glucose control for diabetic ulcer patients and adequate caloric intake is important.
- Dermavite contains all vitamins necessary for healing to occur
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