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Palliative Care (Malignant Skin Ulcer)

What is Palliative Care (Malignant Skin Ulcer) โ“

 Palliative care is treatment given to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illness and reduce any discomfort

 A skin ulcer which is cancerous ๐Ÿค•

 Causes: skin cancer, or other cancer e.g. breast, head or neck


What are the Symptoms of a Malignant Skin Ulcer โ“

 A lump or crater like ulcer

 Which may cause:

 Pain ๐Ÿ’ข

 Bleeding

 Smell ๐Ÿ‘ƒ

 Itchiness

 Inflammation

 Discharge ๐Ÿ’ง


How do you Diagnose a Malignant Skin Ulcer โ“

 Medical assessment

 Biopsy of area ๐Ÿ”ฌ


How do you Treat a Malignant Skin Ulcer โ“

 Cleaning and special dressing of wound ๐Ÿงผ

 Painkillers

 Antibiotic if infected

 Steroid cream ๐Ÿงด

 Radiotherapy

 Chemotherapy ๐Ÿ’‰

 Hormone therapy

 Surgery ๐Ÿฅ


Why should I Worry about a Malignant Skin Ulcer โ“

 Can cause issues such as low self-esteem and depression ๐Ÿ˜ข

 May lead to social isolation ๐Ÿ‘ช


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