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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Languagelearner" data-source="post: 2311468" data-attributes="member: 519777">In case people are interested, I should say I saw the doctor. It is an ulcer, and the skin on the lower leg is dry and red, as if the blood could erupt into a much larger ulcer any time. But they prescribed antibiotics in case of infection, moisturising cream to deal with the dry skin, and dressings. I'm wearing compression stockings. The ulcer has now crusted over and in three days a lot of the skin around is returning to normal colour. I'm getting an appointment with the venous team with the hospital.I did realise through this episode that people with diabetes/prediabetes need to take care of the quality of the skin on their legs. Dry or cracked skin could result in ulcers. So I will make sure to use moisturer with emollient to keep my legs in normal condition.</blockquote>

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