32 results about "Leg ulcer" patented technology

The present invention provides a method of treating a leg ulcer comprising contacting the leg ulcer with a collagen biofabric. The leg ulcer may be a venous, arterial, diabetic or decubitus (pressure) ulcer. The invention further provides kits comprising one or more pieces of collagen biofabric for the treatment of a leg ulcer.

In one aspect, a wound treatment system includes an inner layer comprising a foam material impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition with or without calamine and / or ichthammol and in the presence or absence of antimicrobial agent (inorganic and / or organic). An optional outer layer comprises a short / long stretch compression bandage. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing the foam article impregnated with the zinc oxide containing composition is disclosed. In yet another aspect, a method of applying the wound treatment system to a patient's leg is disclosed. In still another aspect, a kit is provided including a foam layer impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition; optionally, an elastic bandage component (e.g., long or short stretch elastic bandage); and, optionally, an outer stocking or sleeve, wherein the bandage system components are packaged together.

A novel polypeptide, and an antibacterial agent, antifungal agent and / or antiseptic containing as an effective ingredient the polypeptide are disclosed. The polypeptide of this invention has an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NOs:1 to 12 and 13 to 31. This antibacterial agent, antifungal agent and / or antiseptic is useful for the prevention, amelioration or treatment of diseases such as burn, decubitus, wound, skin ulcer, leg ulcer, diabetic ulcer, occlusive arterial disease and arteriosclerosis obliterans, cellulitis, acute lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, erysipelas, skin abscess, necrotizing subcutaneous infection, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), folliculitis, facial furuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, carbuncle, infectious paronychia, erythrasma and severe infection (sepsis).

A device which comprises an enclosure of a plastics material, having an opening at an end thereof with fastening means to enable the opening to be closed around a limb or stump with an affected part contained within the enclosure, and including a fluid-absorbent material within the enclosure. The device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of leg ulcers.

An ulcer, lymphoedema and DVT treatment device (10) comprises a drive unit (12) adapted to deliver mechanical vibrations at its surface in three orthogonal directions at a frequency in each orthogonal direction of between 15 and 75 Hz and with an amplitude in each orthogonal direction of between 0.1 and 0.5 mm. A pad (110) is connected to the drive unit, and a strap (46) enables the pad to be pressed against the limb of the animal or human. The motor drives an eccentrically mounted weight (22) to provide oscillations of the casing in a radial plane. The device is employed to treat a patient suffering from leg ulcers, lymphoedema and DVT by applying three-dimensional vibrations. A cover (150) is provided to protect the pad (110) from contamination.

The invention relates to a plaster for treating scabies, legs and skin ulcers, which is characterized in that 20 flavors of traditional Chinese medicines such as whole worms and earth elements that have been dried for use are put into sesame oil for heating according to the weight components, and the sesame oil is boiled with a low fire Remove from the heat and let it stand for 3 to 5 days. Boil the medicinal oil on low heat. When the medicinals are all floating on the oil surface, remove from the heat when the medicinals turn yellow. After cooling, filter out the medicinal oil for later use. Then put the spare medicinal oil into the iron pot Boil until water drips into beads, then quickly put Hongshengdan into the medicinal oil according to the weight component, and stir while lowering, when the oil and Dan boil, there will be thick black smoke, until it starts to emit blue-gray smoke, remove from the fire , that is to make a plaster, then pour the crushed and bottled frankincense, myrrh, and musk into the plaster, then add gallnut powder, stir well, and when the temperature of the plaster drops to 35-45°C, pour the plaster slowly Remove the fire and poison in cold water to make this plaster. The invention can not only treat ecthyma, leg ulcers and skin ulcers, but also has small scars after healing, is not easy to relapse, has remarkable curative effect and wide source of medicine, and is not easy to relapse after curing.

The invention discloses a drug for mainly treating leg ulcer. The drug is characterized by being made from the following parts of raw materials by weight: 25-35 parts of yellow lead, 17-23 parts of dragon blood, 13-17 parts of camphor, 17-23 parts of calamine, 13-17 parts of dried alum, 13-17 parts of calcined gypsum, 13-17 parts of ginseng, 13-17 parts of astragalus root, 13-17 parts of Chinese goldthread, 13-17 parts of Chinese teasel root, 13-17 parts of dahurian angelica root, 13-17 parts of manyleaf paris rhizome, 13-17 parts of honeysuckle, 13-17 parts of anomalous wormwood, 13-17 partsof panicled swallowwort root, 17-23 parts of pearl, 17-23 parts of poppy shell, 17-23 parts of pseudo-ginseng, 17-23 parts of cnidium fruit, 17-23 parts of climbing groundsel, 17-23 parts of Chinese lobelia, 17-23 parts of borneol, 17-23 parts of natural indigo and 17-23 parts of leaf of Chinese ilex. The drug has the beneficial effects of good curative effect, convenient use, and simple preparation, and can activate blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, eliminate necrotic tissues and promote granulation, improve the blood supply of wound surface, cause the granulation to regenerate tissue while expelling rotten materials, and can improve conditions for accelerated wound healing, and has instant effect.

A deproteinized calf blood capsule for treating the nerve function deficiency, artery vessel diseases, leg ulcer, burn, scald, erosion, wound, etc is composed of an enteric shell and a medicine prepared from the extract of deproteinized calf blood, starch and bacterial depressant. Its preparing process is also disclosed.