There are four main types of skin ulcers: decubitus, venous, arterial, and neuropathic. Each type has a different cause and needs different treatment. A skin ulcer is a sore or wound on your skin ...

The patient reported no congenital lymphedema. Physical examination revealed two deep skin ulcers (Figure 1) on the right leg measuring 10 cm in diameter with raised irregular inflammatory borders ...

This video is one of a three part video series from the Kessler Foundation. The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care.

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 ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

In regards to lesser-known symptoms of skin cancer, one is persistent chapped lips. Chapped lips are more common in the ...

Would-be wildlife warriors are being warned not to handle unwell possums, after cases of a flesh-eating ulcer emerged in ...

Pressure ulcers are a key indicator of the quality and experience of care. A pressure ulcer happens when an area of skin and the tissues underneath it are damaged by being under such pressure that the ...