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My uncle got this wound in his leg. Please see the attached picture and advise me what is this. How to cure it.
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This looks like a punched out chronic ulcer probably vascular origin. Needs evaluation in form of culture sensitivity test to rule out any infection. A detailed history will be needed to plan out the treatment. You can consult me for for the same.
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Don't worry...he is suffering from Stasis dermatitis causing wound... specific Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription .
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Dr. Niraj Jain
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15 yrs exp
Kolkata
Better meet a surgeon and dermatologist personally to rule out venous cause or some skin disease too
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Dr. Resham Vasani Bhojani
Dermatologist
26 yrs exp
Mumbai
This looks like an ulceration due to venous cause. A detailed history is needed. Certain specialised investigations like an arterial and venous colour doppler of the leg may be needed.
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please send in the detailed history on personal consult
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diabetes and hypertension if present need to be under strict control
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Dr. Rameshwar Gutte
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22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult online through practo
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