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Glossary Chronic Leg Ulcers

long-lasting leg sores that don't heal within six weeks

Chronic leg ulcers are long-lasting sores or wounds on the legs that fail to heal within a typical timeframe, usually defined as six weeks or more. They are often caused by underlying conditions such as poor blood circulation, diabetes, or venous insufficiency, and can lead to significant pain, infection, and reduced quality of life if not properly managed.

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research Skin grafting for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers – a systematic review in evidence‐based medicine

56 citations , March 2016 in “International Wound Journal”

This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.

research Klinefelter syndrome and chronic leg ulcers

February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.

research Successful Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers with Epidermal Equivalents Generated from Cultured Autologous Outer Root Sheath Cells

99 citations , July 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Using patient's own hair cells can effectively heal chronic leg ulcers.

research A pilot clinical study of hair grafting in chronic leg ulcers

63 citations , October 2012 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

This study found that transplanting autologous scalp follicular grafts into chronic leg ulcers led to a greater reduction in ulcer size compared to non-grafted areas, suggesting a promising therapeutic alternative.

research Autologous smashed follicular dermal graft with epidermal cell suspension in chronic nonhealing leg ulcers

3 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

This review highlighted that despite existing treatments, chronic nonhealing leg ulcers remain a significant therapeutic challenge, necessitating the development of new methods that are effective, safe, and affordable for patients.

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community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

5 upvotes 8 years ago

Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

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