A leg ulcer can be understood as a break in the skin, typically located on the feet or the lower part of the leg. Leg ulcers are generally diagnosed based on their appearance, though this can be ...
Leg ulcers are open wounds or unhealed sores that develop on the skin of the leg. A variety of conditions can cause a leg ulcer, including venous conditions, neuropathy, pressure, infections, and more ...
Evidence was considered from several sources, including a diagnostics assessment report and an overview of that report. Full details are in the project documents for this guidance. A patient expert ...
A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...
Venous ulcers usually occur on the legs due to blood circulation problems that damage your veins. Treatments are available to manage symptoms, help ulcers heal more quickly, or prevent them. Venous ...
There are four main types of skin ulcers: decubitus, venous, arterial, and neuropathic. Each has a different underlying cause and treatment strategy. A skin ulcer is an opening or breakage of your ...
Venous leg ulcers are common and distressing, affecting around 1 in 300 adults in the UK. They are open, often painful, sores on the leg that take months to heal and can develop after a minor injury.