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Leg dressings and other bandaging techniques

The videos used in this section have kindly been produced by a number of pharmaceutical companies. There may be similar products that could also be used for the conditions listed below, and the PCDS would accept videos produced by other pharmaceutical companies should they so wish. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Geraldine Bellerby (dermatology nurse specialist at the Middlesbrough Specialist Skin Service) who has helped me develop this section.

Please note: these videos may be blocked on some NHS sites, if this is the case please contact your local IT department. 

Dry and wet wraps

  • These are mainly for use in eczema, and other itchy skin conditions
  • Please click on the following link to view a video clip on how to apply emollients and wraps 
     

Zinc oxide dressings (eg Viscopaste ® PB7 paste bandage; ZIPZOC ®)

  • These can be very useful for managing itchy conditions of the lower legs such as gravitational eczema and lichen simplex
  • Please click on the following link to view a video on how to use zinc oxide dressings
     

Lower leg oedema, including lymphoedema

  • Click on the following link for further information and video clips


Leg ulcers

  • Click on the following link for further information and video clips


Hosiery

  • Should be used following the treatment of oedema, and/or, venous leg ulcers
  • Click on the following link for further information and video clips
  • For patients unable to tolerate hosiery advice on leg exercises (see below)
     

Leg exercises

  • Should be regularly performed by patients with a history of leg oedema and/or venous leg ulcers
  • Click on the following link for further information and video clips
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