Leg ulcer treatment

Topical Treatment of Nonhealing Venous Leg Ulcer with Propolis Ointment

An investigation of effectiveness of topical treatment of nonhealing chronic venous leg ulcers with propolis ointment was conducted. 56 patients were included in the study and randomized into two groups. In group 1, there were 28 patients (ulceration area: 6.9-9.78 cm(2)) treated by means of topical propolis ointment application and short stretch bandage compression. In group 2, there were 29 p...

Recurrence of hydroxyurea-induced leg ulcer after discontinuation of treatment.

A Hydroxyurea-induced Leg Ulcer.

Hydroxyurea is a cytostatic agent that has recently become the drug of choice in the treatment of various myeloproliferative diseases. The cutaneous side effects of hydroxyurea include xerosis, hyperpigmentation, nail discoloration, and scaling. Leg ulcers have only rarely been reported in association with hydroxyurea treatment. A 75-year-old woman presented with leg ulcers, nail discoloration,...

Static Magnet device, 4UlcerCare, prevents Leg Ulcer Recurrence: Potential Cost Savings in leg ulcer management

The objectives of this survey were to examine the effectiveness of 4UlcerCare in preventing recurrence of leg ulcers after healing and also to estimate the potential cost savings to the significant UK National Health System (NHS) spending each year on ulcer management. Subjects surveyed had ulcers for on average 4.4 years before use of 4UlcerCare but these ulcers healed within an average of 3.5...

Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment in an 85-year-old Female Patient based on Iranian Traditional Medicine in Tehran in 2016

Background: Venous ulcers are a major problem for patients with chronic venous disease (CVD) such as varicose veins. Its treatment is very complex and requires great care, such that inappropriate responses to various medical and surgical treatment could change this condition. This report aims to provide clinical experiences of Iranian traditional medicine that ...