Bedsore Treatment: Creams, Dressing, For Caretakers

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of your skin for a long time. The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected area, so the skin dies. Treatment for bedsores depends on the severity of the sore. Staging uses a universal system based on the level of tissue loss. Therapies can involve repositioning, dressings, and other treatments of the affected areas. Surgery may be needed to repair the bedsores in the most advanced stage. Bedsore Treatment Based on Injury Stage Stage 1 Symptoms include:Skin is intact with a red or discolored area on light skin, or purple or blue on darker skin, usually located over a bony prominence (areas where your bone is close to your skin).Skin does not lighten or blanch (turn white) when pressed, but remains red.Redness, discoloration, or any change in color that does not change within 30 minutes of removing the source of pressure.Skin may feel warm, cool, hard, or soft in comp...