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Pressure sores

Can anyone advise me please on pressure sores. I've had a sore buttock for about 6 weeks. Just red at the moment. Keen to stop progression. I bought a foam cushion with sort of triangular peaks but it's not helping. It's only left buttock, which seems to also of lost more fat/muscle than other side. I did have cushings syndrome and had fat redistribution. Looking for any tips and recommendations for aids that work. Mattresses etc. Many thanks in advance.
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Please have a look at this link lots for advice, information and guidance.
https://www.nhs.uk./conditions/pressure-sores
I would advise speak to a GP should be doing that as well.
Please take care and safe.
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Take a look at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pressure-sores/. It has some more advice and tips on the most effective ways to deal with pressure sores other than saying some prayers. I will pray that you can find something to use that actually does work on reducing your nasty pressure sores. Good luck.
Dressings
Specially designed dressings can be used to protect pressure ulcers and speed up the healing process.
These include:
Ask your carer about which type of dressing they're using to manage your pressure ulcer.
Gauze dressings are not recommended for either the prevention or treatment of pressure ulcers.
Creams and ointments
Topical antiseptic or antimicrobial (antibiotic) creams and ointments are not usually recommended for treating pressure ulcers.
But barrier creams may be needed to protect skin that's been damaged or irritated by incontinence.
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