01400nas a2200169   4500000000100000008004100001100001100042700001400053700001200067700001300079245009400092856007700186300001400263490000700277520093200284022001401216       2015                            d1 aReis F1 aCorreia H1 aNagen R1 aGomes MK00aThe Use of Ozone in High Frequency Device to Treat Hand Ulcers in Leprosy : a Case Study.  uhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4593779/pdf/tmh-43-3-195.pdf  a195 - 1990 v433 a<p>Leprosy leads to chronic granulomatous inflammation in skin and peripheral nerves that can lead to sensory, motor and autonomic impairments. Autonomic dysfunctions may result in dryness and cracking of the skin. In this study, we present the use of ozone provided by a high-frequency device to treat hand ulcers (wounds) in an 80-year-old man who was diagnosed as multibacillary in 2007. In the first visit, the patient was evaluated and received verbal and written instructions about self-care. Treatment consisted of five sessions, once per week. The ozone provided by a high-frequency device seemed to be useful in the treatment of ulcers, thus, contributing to the healing process. Research that investigates the use of high frequencies in the treatment of ulcers associated or not with other interventions (self-care strategies, protective clothing, adapted tools and footwear adaptation) is strongly recommended.</p>
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