wounds unable to heal properly - Skin Problems Message Board

intensify · 06-17-2004, 05:06 AM

i need help. i got this skin problem..my wounds are unable to heal properly..it will end up as a brown patch and the healing process stops. i have many of these brown patches over my legs and arms and its rather unsightly. (to me at least.) can anyone advice on what medication would be useful or what skin condition i'm suffering from?

thanks.

TieferSchlummer · 06-17-2004, 09:07 AM

Inability to heal wounds is often indicative of a zinc deficiency - I would recommend taking 30-50 mg. of zinc a day until you begin to see an improvement. Otherwise, the wounds will invariably result in long-term scarring.