Ulcerations (external)
Synopsis of Ulcerations (external)
External ulcerations are open sores or lesions on the skin or mucous membranes that fail to heal properly and may involve tissue breakdown. They often result from poor circulation, pressure, infection, trauma, or underlying systemic conditions such as diabetes or autoimmune disease. These ulcers vary in depth, severity, and cause, and can become chronic without proper treatment. Symptoms include pain, redness, swelling, pus, and tissue sloughing. Because they expose the body to potential infections, timely care is critical to prevent complications like cellulitis or even systemic infection.
Types:
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Pressure ulcers (bedsores): Result from prolonged pressure on the skin
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Venous ulcers: Caused by poor blood return in the legs, often around the ankles
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Arterial ulcers: Due to lack of oxygenated blood flow, often painful and located on feet or toes
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Diabetic ulcers: Often develop on the feet due to poor circulation and nerve damage
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Traumatic or infectious ulcers: Result from injury, burns, or infected wounds
Common Causes:
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Poor circulation (arterial or venous insufficiency)
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Diabetes or neuropathy
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Repetitive pressure or friction
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Unhealed wounds or injuries
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Immune dysfunction or infection
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Nutritional deficiencies (e.g., protein, vitamin C, zinc)
Severity Causes:
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Inadequate wound care or hygiene
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Infection (bacterial, fungal, or viral)
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Poor glycemic control in diabetics
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Autoimmune disorders (e.g., vasculitis, lupus)
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Delayed medical attention or re-injury
When to See a Doctor:
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Ulcer does not begin to heal within 1–2 weeks
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Increased pain, swelling, pus, or bad odor
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Blackened or necrotic tissue around the sore
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Fever or signs of spreading infection
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Recurrent ulcers or those in high-pressure areas (e.g., heels, sacrum)
Natural remedies for Ulcerations (external)
Aloe vera: Soothes the skin, reduces inflammation, and promotes wound healing when applied topically to clean ulcers.
Vitamin C: Vital for collagen synthesis and tissue repair. Supplementation supports immune defense and accelerates skin regeneration.
Zinc: Essential for wound healing, inflammation control, and immune response. Topical and oral zinc can improve chronic ulcer outcomes.
Magnesium: Supports healthy tissue function and circulation. May aid healing in combination with other nutrients.
Probiotics: Help manage skin inflammation and infection risk from the inside out, especially when ulcers are associated with systemic issues.
Proper wound hygiene: Cleanse gently with saline, apply antimicrobial dressings, and keep the area moist and protected.
Avoid pressure or friction: Use cushioning, elevation, and rotation (in bedbound individuals) to prevent worsening.
Nutritional support: A diet rich in protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients enhances the body’s ability to regenerate damaged skin.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Ulcerations (external)
aloe vera
bisabolol
dyer’s woad root
Japanese sophora
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
magnesium
marshmallow
protease
vitamin C
zinc
rubia cordifolia
yarrow
moss
amber
birch
sheep's sorrel
assam indigo
camphor oil
stillingia
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
wood betony
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
denatured alcohol
arnica
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
Asoka
Asshide Glue
Angel's Trumpet
Ardisia
acacia
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Arnica
Ammonium Hydroxide
Aminopeptidase
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
Arnica (unspecified)
Aluminum Silicate
Alchemilla
Ajuga
Aucubin
Aloe vera
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Agave (mixed)
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Allantoin
Aucubin
Abrotanum
Alkanet
Ampelopsis
Alchornea floribunda
Aresaema (unspecified)
Aloe
Acemannan
Acai
allyl isothiocyanate
Alum
Asarabacca
Abuta
Alkanna
American Chestnut
Arisaema
Assam Indigo
Butter
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bleeding Heart
Benzalkonium chloride
Black-Eyed Susan
Bromelain
Bayberry
Balsam Poplar
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Benzoic acid
Borate
Butter
Bletilla
Boxwood
Black Alder
Benzoin siam
Birch polypore
Black Walnut
Bittersweet nightshade
Boric acid
Comfrey
Coral
Caper spurge
Carboxypolymethylene
Candelilla wax
Collagenase
Cornus sanguinea
Commiphora gileadensis
Cabbage Rose
Camphor
Commiphora (unspecified)
Celandine
Cottonseed
Crinum
Cranesbill
Common Beech
Cedrus libani
Canaigre tanates
Chiococca alba
Cotton
Cocklebur
Cherokee Rose
Calcium sulfide
Dye Indigo
Docosanoic acid
Dragon's Blood
Dianthrone
Denatured alcohol
Erigeron (unspecified)
English Elm
European Field Elm
Echinodorus
Elaeagnus glabra
Euphorbia (unspecified)
Euphorbia pekinensis
Figwort
Ficin
Fumaritory
Glucoside (unspecified)
Glutamine
Glyceryl monolaurate
Gambir
Genipa americana
Glyceryl monolaurate
Glycerol monolaureate
Gypsum
Guazuma ulmifolia
Henbane
Humboldt Lily
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Houttuynia
Hound's Tongue
Hairy Arnica
INCINERATE
Isopropylmyristate
Immortelle
Isopropanol
Ilex asprella
Japanese arisaema
Japanese camphor
Jessica's Sticktight
Kigelia africana
L-Gluthathione
Levant Cotton
Lophira lanceolata
Lactoperoxidase
Latex
lac resin
Lygodium
Lactoglobulin (mixed)
Lactoperoxidase
Lubricant
Mountain horopito
Mucins
Matico
Mucin
Mahonia (unspecified)
Microcrystalline wax
Mandrake
Marking Nut Tree
Oak (unspecified)
Oak Bark
Purple Tephrosia
Peroxide Hcl
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Povidone
Protease
Potassium hydroxide
Pellitory-of-the-wall
Pyrogenium
Plumeria lancifolia
Pellitory
Phenol (unspecified)
Plumbago zeylanica
Parthenium
phenol
Purple Loosestrife
Povidone
Paeonia moutan
Potentilla (unspecified)
Papain
Pyrophyllite clay
Red Soapwort
Rhus coraria
Red Spiderling
Rhus glabra
Rose water
Sanicle
Spilanthes
Sinapis arvensis
Silver nitrate
Shikonin
Smooth Alder
Sangre de Grado
Siberian cocklebur
Sesquiterpenic Acid
Sodium bisulfate
Sodium silicate
Sapindus mukorossi
Simaruba
Sodium chloride
Suspension matrix
Shepherd's Purse
Storax
Styrax balsam
Silver (usp)
Sodium choleate
Sodium chlorite
Tamarix gallica
Teucrium marum
Tannins (mixed)
Tyrosinase
Thuja
Tolu Balsam
Thymol
Takuna
Trichoderma viride
Tea Tree Oil
Thuja plicata
Taraxol
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
White Oak
Wormwood
Western Buttercup
Waltheria ovata
Willow Bracket
Yerba Mansa
Yarrow
