Mölnlycke Health Care is delighted to partner with In This Together on this special VLU  edition... to support you and your family members, offering knowledge, encouragement and a reminder that you are not alone.

Welcome to this special edition of In This Together VLU... a new independent magazine and accompanying website for anyone who has, or is caring for someone with, a VLU.

If you have been told that you have a venous leg ulcer, it is important that you understand what that means. Here, we explain what causes venous leg ulceration and explain why it is a long-term condition that needs ongoing management. 

Looking after your venous leg ulcer is a long-term commitment to maintain your leg health. Following these key steps of care will get the best results for you and your legs, now and even when healed.

Wound symptoms such as pain and fluid leakage can affect all areas of your life if they aren’t under control. However, don’t  despair, there are things you can do to help. 

Using a dressing is a key part of caring for your wound. As the needs of your wound change, so too will the dressing you need. Here we discuss what you need to consider to make sure your dressing is the best choice for you. 

Compression therapy is essential for helping your venous leg ulcer heal as it helps to clear blood and fluid from your legs.  There are several different ways compression can be delivered so find one that is good for you. 

If your venous leg ulcer has healed, the key to staying healed is to continue with your care plan; skin care, exercise and eleva-tion and compression therapy. Without this, especially com-pression, its likely your ulcer with return. Here we explain why. 

Microworld is a free, independent, educational platform that takes a fun, animated approach to helping people learn about wounds. Read on to find out more!

Leg Clubs® were established to provide people with venous leg ulcers (known as members) with care in a social setting. Meeting other people in the same position can be a valuable experience, and creates a community in which members can participate as much or as little as they want to. The clubs can provide a source of support and friendship, all while receiving the best care for your leg.