Diets should be sufficient in protein, calories, vitamins A and C, zinc, and iron, all of which contribute to healthy skin. Finally the bedridden individual should be periodically checked for any signs of redness or the development of sores. The goal of pressure sore treatment is to promote the body's own repair mechanism in healing. An attempt should be made to identify the cause and the factors leading to the formation of the ulcer or sore. The patient should eradicate these factors or drastically decrease their presence to prevent further reoccurrence.
Medical treatment depends on the severity of the wound.
Treatment of pressure sores is similar to the management of other wounds. The preferred treatment of pressure sores involves the use of topical therapy. Disinfecting agents are used to prevent any bacterial infection of the open wound. Agents used for disinfecting and wound cleansing are classified as soaps, astringents, disinfectants, and topical antibiotics. Ironically, there is some documented evidence that some disinfecting agents might actually delay wound healing and not be beneficial for therapy, thus making the use of these agents controversial or debatable.