Severe cases may need surgery. Most common skin ulcers don’t become cancerous. However, some ulcers can be misdiagnosed, so it’s important to get a proper check-up from a doctor. Venous ulcers ...

Stomach ulcers, medically known as peptic ulcers, develop when the protective lining of the stomach or small intestine ...

If the severe eczema leaves you with open sores that may cause infection, your doctor may give you oral antibiotics for a short time to fight off bacteria that may get in through the broken skin ...

One of the most serious complications is skin ulcers, which affect nearly 70% of people with the disorder and can lead to severe pain, infections, and even amputations. The study, led by first ...

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Psoriasis starts inside your body when your immune system starts attacking healthy skin cells by mistake ... Your psoriasis is severe when it covers more than 10% of your body or happens on ...

For those who are overweight or have very swollen legs, your surgeon may also recommend a compression pump, a plastic sleeve to wear on the lower legs for several hours each day that compresses the ...

Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

A Japanese study suggests that age and higher blood pressure significantly increase the risk for skin ulcers in patients with Werner syndrome (WS), while treatment with pioglitazone may offer ...