DATE:
February 2001

PATIENT:
55 year old Caucasian female.

DIAGNOSIS:
Ulceration, right 5th toe with secondary chemical burn.

MEDICAL HISTORY:
Non-diabetic, non-compromised patient self-treated with chemically impregnated cord pads. Area presented with localized inflammation and discharge from beneath the hyperkeratotic tissue.

TREATMENT:
Sharp debridement of necrotic tissue revealed ulcer penetrating to the joint capsule. Daily dressing changes with AmeriGel® Wound Dressing.

RESULTS:
Ulcer considered healed in one week.