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How Can A Recurring Painful Ulcer Be Treated?
I HAD A SCALDED LOOKING ULCER THAT HURTS TO THE TOUCH,IT CAME BEFORE TO ME,i KNOW IT S NOT SYPHYLIS BECAUSE I DIDN T HAVE SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH ANY BODY FOR YEARS,IT DOES NOT RESPOND TO sULFA DRUGS,TRIMETHOPRIM OR TO TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS AS WELL,IT HEALS ON IT S OWN BUT IT LEAVES A DARKER PURPLE HUE AS TO WHERE IT WAS,I WONDER WHAT IS IT EXACTLY AND HOW TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN..?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
Conditions like venous or arterial ulcer have to be ruled out. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Avascular Doppler is required to rule out varicose vein or peripheral vascular disease as both of them can cause non-healing ulcer.
A biopsy from the ulcer edge also be useful. If there is signs of infection, antibiotics must be started after doing a culture and sensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Conditions like venous or arterial ulcer have to be ruled out. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Avascular Doppler is required to rule out varicose vein or peripheral vascular disease as both of them can cause non-healing ulcer.
A biopsy from the ulcer edge also be useful. If there is signs of infection, antibiotics must be started after doing a culture and sensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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