Chronic Skin Ulcer Treatment: Wound Care & Underlying Cause Management
A comprehensive guide to the management of chronic skin ulcers, combining specialised wound care with treatment of the underlying cause.
Treatment begins with
Wound & Cause Assessment
Specialised Wound Care
Treating the Underlying Cause
Healing Monitoring
This treatment is used for a wound that has not healed within the expected timeframe.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- A wound present for more than a few weeks
- A leg or foot ulcer
- Increasing pain, redness or discharge from a wound
- A wound in someone with diabetes or poor circulation
A dermatologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for your skin.
What Does This Treatment Involve?
Treatment combines appropriate wound dressing and care with identification and treatment of the underlying cause, such as poor circulation or diabetes.
Wound-specific care works together with addressing the underlying condition preventing normal healing.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is used for a wound that has not healed within the expected timeframe.
- A wound present for more than a few weeks
- A leg or foot ulcer
- Increasing pain, redness or discharge from a wound
- A wound in someone with diabetes or poor circulation
The Care Pathway
1. Wound & Cause Assessment
Your care team assesses the wound and investigates the likely underlying cause.
2. Specialised Wound Care
Appropriate dressing and wound care techniques support healing.
3. Treating the Underlying Cause
Diabetes, circulation issues or another contributing factor is treated alongside the wound.
4. Healing Monitoring
Regular follow-up tracks healing progress and adjusts the care plan as needed.
“Your dermatology care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Combined wound care and treatment of the underlying cause leads to significant improvement or full healing in most chronic ulcers.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your dermatologist will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Healing timelines vary considerably depending on the ulcer's cause and size, often spanning several weeks to months.
Your care team will continue monitoring the wound and adjust treatment based on healing progress.
Careful follow-up and guidance on skincare all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.What is preventing this wound from healing?
- 2.What wound care routine should I follow at home?
- 3.How is my underlying condition being managed alongside this?
- 4.What signs of infection should I watch for?
Not Sure What You Need?
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