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Ulcer Management

Effective Treatment for Skin Ulcers

Ignoring ulcers can lead to deeper tissue damage, infections, etc. We have the best skin doctors in Bangalore, who can manage skin ulcers effectively.

Skin Ulcers | Treatment For Skin Ulcers in Jayanagar | Epiderma Clinic

Treatment For Skin Ulcers in Jayanagar | Epiderma Clinic

Overview

Skin Ulcer underlined with poor blood circulation progresses from being shallow ulcer affecting the epidermis (top skin layer) to involving deeper layers – dermis and sub-cutaneous. The most commonly seen skin ulcers are as follows – 

Diabetic Ulcers, also known as neuropathic skin ulcers where nerves also get affected causing loss of sensation. Mostly seen in elderly / diabetic patients where it is formed at the bottom of the feet and gets ignored because of loss of sensation in the feet. 

Treatment For Skin Ulcers in Jayanagar | Epiderma Clinic

How does Skin Ulcer Treatments Work at Epiderma

Treatment For Skin Ulcers in Jayanagar | Epiderma Clinic have the best skin doctors in Bangalore, who can manage skin ulcers effectively. Pressure skin ulcers, also known as bed sores / pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. They are formed around the pressure points like bony area due to less fat for skin cushioning. It is mostly seen in immobile patients confined to bed or elder people. And commonly formed on hips, back, tailbone, elbow, ankle or heels. 

Venous ulcers are developed because of poor blood circulation in legs. People with obesity or lacking activity are prone for venous ulcers. Some pregnant ladies too develop venous ulcer. 

The skin ulcers are treated with tailored approach depending upon the life style and severity of ulcer. Apart from improving the blood circulation, treatment stresses on improving the circulation of growth factors to the wound area for rebuilding the tissue integrity and promoting healing. Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) emerges as one of the promising treatments for skin ulcers. 

PRP Preparation & Procedure:
  • Blood is collected and centrifuged.
  • The supernatant plasma is separated and processed into gel-like.
  • Simultaneously, the wound is prepared for process by cleaning it.
  • The platelet-rich plasma gel is applied over the affected skin area. 
  • Occluded bandage is done.  
Benefits of PRP Treatment:
  • No immune related reaction because of organic plasma preparation.
  • Non-toxic way of plasma preparation
  • Day care procedure.
  • Shorter healing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The patient experiences only the needle prick and the blood is extracted in the syringe.

The amount of blood extraction depends upon the area and severity of wound which is decided by Dermatosurgeon.

The topical anti-biotic are effective in infective shallow or deep skin ulcers. Some-times, the ulcers do not respond to the topical treatment due to resistant strain.  Dermatosurgeon recommends the treatment depending upon the severity and ulcer condition.

Dermatosurgeon decides on the no. of PRP session required depending upon the severity and nature of the skin ulcer.

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