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Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking, Pack of 4

Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking is a sterile rayon stocking impregnated with an ointment containing 20% w/w Zinc Oxide. Zinc Oxide has a soothing and protective effect.

ZIPZOC is a sterile, single-use stocking that can provide relief to many skin ailments. Its zinc oxide impregnation helps patients suffering from chronic leg ulcers, eczema, dermatitis and other afflictions so they may heal faster with fewer relapses.

Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking is used:
• as an aid in the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers
• if you have poor circulation in your veins (causing poor return of circulating blood from the feet and legs to the heart, known as chronic venous insufficiency), as a primary contact layer under compression bandaging or hosiery

What is venous leg ulcers?

A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than 2 weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.

The symptoms of a venous leg ulcer include pain, itching and swelling in the affected leg.

There may also be discoloured or hardened skin around the ulcer, and the sore may produce a foul-smelling discharge.

See your GP if you think you have a leg ulcer, as it’ll need specialist treatment to help it heal.

Your GP will examine your leg and may carry out additional tests to rule out other conditions.

WHAT CAUSES VENOUS LEG ULCERS?

A venous leg ulcer is the most common type of leg ulcer, accounting for more than 90% of all cases.

Venous leg ulcers can develop after a minor injury, where persistently high pressure in the veins of the legs has damaged the skin.

Symptoms of venous leg ulcers

Venous leg ulcers are open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than a month to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.

If you have a venous leg ulcer, you may also have:

• swollen ankles (oedema)
• discolouration and darkening of the skin around the ulcer
• hardened skin around the ulcer, which may make your leg feel hard
• a heavy feeling in your legs
• aching or swelling in your legs
• red, flaky, scaly and itchy skin on your legs (varicose eczema)
• swollen and enlarged veins on your legs (varicose veins)
• an unpleasant and foul-smelling discharge from the ulcer

SIGNS OF AN INFECTION

A venous leg ulcer can be susceptible to bacterial infection.

Symptoms of an infected leg ulcer can include:

• worsening pain
• a green or unpleasant discharge coming from the ulcer
• redness and swelling of the skin around the ulcer
• a high temperature (fever)
• an unpleasant smell coming from the ulcer

WHO CAN BE AFFECTED BY VENOUS LEG ULCERS

Venous leg ulcers are estimated to affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK, although they become much more common with age.

It’s estimated around 1 in 50 people over the age of 80 has one.

You’re more at risk of developing one if you previously had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or find it difficult to walk because of a problem such as:

• osteoarthritis
• a leg injury
• obesity
• paralysis

You’re also more at risk if you recently had an operation on your leg, such as a hip replacement or knee replacement.

People with swollen and enlarged veins (varicose veins) also have a higher risk of developing venous leg ulcers.

HOW VENOUS LEG ULCERS ARE TREATED

Most venous leg ulcers heal within 3 to 4 months if they’re treated by a healthcare professional trained in compression therapy for leg ulcers.

But some ulcers may take longer to heal, and a very small number never heal.

Treatment usually involves:

• cleaning and dressing the wound
• using compression, such as bandages or stockings, to improve the flow of blood in the legs

unless the underlying cause of the ulcer is addressed, there’s a high risk of a venous leg ulcer coming back after treatment

Where can you buy Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking?

You can buy Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking Over the counter?

Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking is available to buy over the counter. You do not need a prescription to buy Zipzoc Zinc Oxide Impregnated Stocking but you might be asked some questions about your medical health when you add it to your basket.

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