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I have an infected sore on my leg. The scab that formed fell off. It is deep, watery, red and green and raw underneath. Do I need to see a doctor?
Infected Wounds - 1 answer
I was injured in a car accident. My doctor set me up to go to a local wound care center in 5 weeks. The wound looks bad - can it wait that long? Read more
What are the treatment options for wounds created by radiation?
Wound Care - 1 answer
My Mom has a long time wound on her leg from radiation treatments for cancer. The wound was being treated with an experimental plasma laser, and it was healing. The laser treatment was done by a doctor in Russ... Read more
How can I treat an open ulcer on the ankle?
varicose ulcer, open wound on the ankle. Tried many different types of medication but nothing seems to help. What do you suggest and who should I see? Read more
I had a pre-cancer burned off of my leg which made a small round hole. My dermatologist has recommended different treatments to heal it.
The latest treatment is applying Metronidazole Gel USP and using a DuoDerm CGF covering. It has been 2 months since he burned off the pre-cancer and I have not healed yet should I being going to a wound specia... Read more
I had surgery about six weeks ago and there is a place on the stomach that is not healing. It is still draining.
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I had a hysterectomy six weeks ago and there is a place on the part of my stomach that is still draining. What do you think is causing that? Had a CT scan and nothing showed the cause. Read more
If I want to buy a therapy kit, where can I get it, and how much does it cost?
My mother had a back operation on her L5. The wound has puss, and the doctor suggested we get a kit for her wound. Read more
Total contact casting or stay off of foot?
Wound Care - 1 answer
What is better for a diabetic, total contact casting or staying off the injured foot? Read more
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My mother got blisters on her large toe. We consulted a surgeon and he put her on antibiotics for 8 days, but the wound has not heal. What now?
Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer
My mother got blisters on her large toe. We consulted a surgeon and he put her on antibiotics for 8 days, but the wound has not heal. What now? All the tests have been conducted (blood flow, pap smear of wound,... Read more
I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. What should I do?
Chronic Wounds - 1 answer
I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. It's very, very painful if touched, and I'm experiencing waves of burning, stinging pain that comes and goe... Read more
I'm scheduled for femoral popliteal bypass surgery. I have developed a severe infection on my foot. Should I postpone surgery?
Vascular Care - 1 answer
I'm scheduled for femoral popliteal bypass surgery. I have developed a severe infection on my foot. Should I postpone surgery? This infection has been developing over the past few weeks. Have been put on (since... Read more
I have a spider bite that will not heal. It it on my top of left ankle. It will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible.
Bitten 15 years ago and will not allow tissue to regrow to cover normally. Top of left ankle, will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible. I am not diabetic. Read more
My dad is diabetic he has an abscess that was badly infected. What can we do to heal this?
Diabetic Wounds - 2 answers
The drained the abscess but now the say there is dead cells. Read more
I have an extensive wound, necrotic fascia, to the thigh extending to the perineal area. What's the best treatment?
I have an extensive wound to the thigh extending to the perineal area. we are unable to place a wound vac due to the location. what's the best treatment? Read more
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