We had a Dr. here in Kenmare and he believed in using Infra Red heat lamps on the open wounds and whirlpool baths. I know a lot of women who had leg ulcers that healed that way. It didn't take near as long as some others I knew back 10 yr ago. Sure hope your wounds heal, hope you don't have diabetes, cause that means it is always going to be slow healing. And yes I used many blankets and polyester for quilts and so did my mom. More durable if that is a lot of washing of the quilts.