Skin ulcers are openings in the skin due to injury or underlying chronic conditions. While most ulcers heal on their own, it’s important to report any chronic cases that last longer than a ...

A venous skin ulcer is a sore on your leg that’s very slow to heal, usually because of weak blood circulation in the limb. They can last anywhere from a few weeks to years. You may hear a doctor ...

Diabetic foot ulcers treatment. If you do get an ulcer or notice a change in your skin that you’re not sure about, tell your doctor right away. It's important to heal your wound as soon as possible.

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major clinical challenge, with high rates of morbidity, disability, amputations and ...

The largest ulcer was 5.5 cm in diameter. The skin surrounding each of the ulcers was hyperpigmented, wrinkled and scarred (Figure 1). The ulcer floor was tender on palpation and did not bleed on ...

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin or the soft tissue under the skin. Healthcare professionals also call them “bedsores” and “decubitus ulcers.” They occur with long lasting pressure ...

An ulcer is a painful open sore that can occur in the stomach, intestines, skin, mouth, and eyes. Ulcers are usually caused by infections.

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic ...

Basal cell carcinoma (rodent ulcer) BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. Around 75 out of every 100 non melanoma skin cancers (around 75%) are BCCs. They develop from basal cells and these are ...

He was first diagnosed when he visited a dermatologist about an ulcer which wouldn't heal. Robert added: "I've had leg ulcers for about 25 years now, even when I was a child.