A well-defined superficial pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers on the skin of the buttock area on a paralyzed woman that has broken down due to the inability to move. Before the skin breaks down into an ulcer, skin areas subjected to too much pressure turn red, as seen on the lower back of this elderly woman. A pressure ulcer can be seen in the area just above the buttock crease. A pressure ulcer can be seen on the outer ankle area.
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Bedsores (Pressure Ulcers)  Information for adults

Picture of Bedsores (Pressure Ulcers): A well-defined superficial pressure ulcer. Divider line
A well-defined superficial pressure ulcer.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
In addition to self-care, your doctor might prescribe special pads or mattresses. Special dressings may be used, and whirlpool baths or surgery may be recommended to remove dead tissue. Infection requires antibiotic treatment. Sometimes deep wounds may require surgery to restore the tissue. Experimental work is now being done using honey preparations, high-pressure (hyperbaric) oxygen, and application of chemicals that stimulate cell growth (growth factors).


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