Diabetes makes you more likely to have sores and ulcers. Diabetes causes poor circulation and an increased risk of nerve damage and infection, which makes diabetic ulcers a serious complication.

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed ‘petticoat cancer,’ warn doctors in the ...

Skin ulcers can form for various reasons, including poor blood circulation. Treatment may include compression, elevation, and medical treatment. A skin ulcer is an open sore caused by poor blood flow.

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed 'petticoat cancer,' warn doctors in the ...

A Marjolin ulcer is an aggressive and rare type of skin cancer that grows from burns, poorly healing wounds, or scars. It grows slowly, but over time it can spread to other parts of your body, ...

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A skin ulcer is an open wound that develops on the skin as a result of injury, poor circulation, or pressure. Skin ulcers can cause symptoms such as skin discoloration, itching, scabbing, swelling, ...

Arterial ulcers and venous ulcers are chronic wounds with different causes and appearances. Arterial ulcers occur due to arterial disease. Venous ulcers develop as a consequence of chronic venous ...