Skin Ulcer: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Skin Ulcer

Pressure Ulcer

Skin dryness may be less important for sacral pressure ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malignant degeneration (Marjolin's ulcer) in chronic pressure ulcers and other chronic skin ulcerations may become more widespread as the life span of spinal cord injured [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The term pressure ulcer (also known as bedsore or decubitus ulcer) is defined as a localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue (or both), usually over a bony prominence [journals.lww.com]

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Keratinocytes and dermal endothelial cells, excluding leukocytes that infiltrate wounds, are the main source of soluble factors regulating healing of skin ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ulcers usually begin with small abrasions which deepen. However, some ulcers begin with undermined skin which breaks down. [foothyperbook.com]

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Varicose Ulcer

Topic Overview What is a venous skin ulcer? A skin ulcer is a type of wound that develops on the skin. [northshore.org]

Venous skin ulcer is a wound that develops on the skin because the leg veins cannot carry blood effectively back to the heart. [gittervein.com]

Compression Compression therapy is the main treatment for venous skin ulcers. [cigna.com]

Venous Stasis Ulcer

[…] of a venous skin ulcer. [goldmanveininstitute.com]

As a result skin breakdown may occur resulting in an open ulcer of the skin that often drains moderate to large amounts of fluid. [mmcoakridge.com]

Symptoms of Venous Stasis Leg Ulcers Early signs of venous ulcers include darkened or discolored skin around the ankle, or skin that feels leathery or waxy to the touch. [goldmanveininstitute.com]

Tropical Phagedenic Ulcer

Ulcer of skin Ulcer of skin or mucosa Ulcer skin, chronic Ulcer, neuropathic Ulcer, skin, ischemic Ulcerating cutaneous leishmaniasis Ulceration of skin due to therapeutic [icd9data.com]

Desert sore Diabetic skin ulcer Diabetic skin ulcer Discharge from skin ulcer Finger ulcer Generalized aphthosis Hypertensive ischemic ulcer Infected ulcer of skin Infection [icdlist.com]

Tropical Skin Ulcers : Global Status Overview - Tropical Skin Ulcers: Global Status is one in a series of GIDEON ebooks which summarize the status of individual infectious [booksamillion.com]

Hypertensive Ischemic Ulcer

skin breakdown Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of foot Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of foot limited to skin layer Atherosclerotic ischemic ulcer of foot with bone necrosis [icd10data.com]

Sometimes ulcers are accompanied by inflammation of the skin, rashes, redness, discoloration or dry, scaly skin. [heart.templehealth.org]

A deep narrow elliptical incisional skin biopsy across the edge of the ulcer to include both normal skin and the ulcer, and extending down into the subcutaneous fat shows [dermnetnz.org]

Vasculitis

Behçet’s Skin ulcer Behcets rash Skin lesion Lip ulcer Lip ulcer Mouth ulcer Central Nervous System Vasculitis Primary cerebral vasculitis Churg Strauss Syndrome (EPGA) Skin [vasculitis.org.uk]

This condition can lead to pain, thin and shiny skin, skin ulcers, and gangrene, which is when body tissue dies due to infection or reduced blood flow. [nyulangone.org]

A person may also experience: numbness in the limbs tingling in the limbs fingers, toes, hands, and feet turn white in the cold skin ulcerations gangrene of fingers and toes [medicalnewstoday.com]

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Definition A skin ulcer is an open sore in the skin. Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon form of skin ulcers. [winchesterhospital.org]

A skin ulcer is an open sore in the skin. Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon form of skin ulcers. [uvahealth.com]

Skin ulcers, especially of the lower extremities, encompass a myriad of causes that a clinician must analyze. Case Re- port. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Limited Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

Large or painful calcium deposits sometimes need to be surgically removed, and amputation of fingertips may be necessary if the skin ulcers progress to gangrene.[5] One or [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

ulcers, while topical lidocaine helps reduce pain of the finger's ulcers in people with systemic scleroderma.[6][7] There are also some lifestyle changes and home remedies [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

so it is recommended to have an early assessment and treatment..[4] For pain management, studies have shown that oxycodone is effective and safe for pain due to severe skin [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

Often this cancer appears as a firm red bump or ulceration of the skin that does not heal. Squamous cell carcinomas can spread to lymph nodes in the area. [enthealth.org]

SCC can also begin within scars or skin ulcers on other places on the body. [verywellhealth.com]

It can occur on the skin of scars, sores, ulcers and burns. [cancer.ca]

Behçet Disease

It's classic sign is recurring ulcers in the mouth, but in order to make a definitive diagnosis, it must be accompanied by two of four other symptoms: Genital ulcers Skin [house.wikia.com]

Diagnosis is instead based on the recurrence of symptoms including oral ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions and ocular lesions. [kashilab.com]

Symptoms include areas of abnormal skin changes (ulcers or lesions) of the mouth and genitalia that tend to recur spontaneously. [dermis.net]

Lupus Vulgaris

Skin biopsy from the edge of ulcer was also suggestive of tuberculosis. Patient is doing well on antituberculous drugs. [lungindia.com]

Lupus vulgaris skin lesions are of five types - a) plaque b) ulcerative or mutilating c) vegetating d) tumour-like e) papulonodular. [lungindia.com]

Examination showed multiple, nontender skin ulcers on bilateral lumbar areas, two oozing serosanguinous discharge and others scarred in the centre. [lungindia.com]

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Other features include livedo reticularis, skin ulcers and tender indurated plaques. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The diagnosis should be considered in patients with various combinations of symptoms, such as unexplained fever, arthralgia, subcutaneous nodules, skin ulcers, pain in the [msdmanuals.com]

Cutaneous: Livedo reticularis, skin ulcers, tender erythematous nodules, bullous or vesicular eruptions, infarction and gangrene of fingers or toes, or a combination may occur [msdmanuals.com]

Leishmaniasis

Symptoms include mainly disfiguring skin ulcers or nodules. Uncommonly, chronic fever and weight loss occur. [tripprep.com]

Cutaneous leishmaniasis Cutaneous leishmaniasis causes ulcers on your skin. It’s the most common form of leishmaniasis. [healthline.com]

Mucosal leishmaniasis may develop after the original skin ulcers of some forms of cutaneous leishmaniasis have been treated or have healed. [tripprep.com]

Buruli Ulcer

Buruli ulcer (BU) is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans and can manifest as a simple nodule or as aggressive skin ulcers leading to debilitating osteoarthritis or limb deformity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] report any suspected skin lesions even after healing, and the need for a good prevention strategy in Buruli Ulcer endemic areas. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycobacterial skin ulcers in Uganda. Lancet (1961/II) 951–954. Google Scholar 13. Clancey, J. K. [link.springer.com]

Cutaneous Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

NTM infections can occur in well children and include lymphadenitis, skin ulcers, and rarely otomastoiditis and posttraumatic soft-tissue or bone infections. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Definition / general Skin disorders (ulcerations, abscesses, rheumatoid-like nodules, histiocytic reactions, panniculitis), most commonly due to M. kansasii, M. marinum, M [pathologyoutlines.com]

ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative skin (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (non-healing) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical) L98.499 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis [icd10data.com]

Tularemia

He presented with a digital skin ulcer and enlarged lymph nodes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A skin ulcer develops at the site of infection. [columbia-lyme.org]

Clinically suspected tularemia was proven by real-time polymerase chain reaction performed on a skin ulcer biopsy and swab and by positive serology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chancroid

This report adds further evidence that cutaneous chancroid should be considered in the evaluation of skin ulcers in the south Pacific. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Haemophilus ducreyi as a cause of skin ulcers in children from a yaws-endemic area of Papua New Guinea: a prospective cohort study. [doi.org]

Chancroid is infection of the genital skin or mucous membranes caused by Haemophilus ducreyi and characterized by papules, painful ulcers, and enlargement of the inguinal [msdmanuals.com]

Brown Recluse Spider Bite

ulcers (necrotic arachnidism). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ulceration in about 20% of cases (only North American spider bite frequently associated with necrotic skin lesions) —No deaths Pyoderma gangrenosum as a result of bite has [clinicaladvisor.com]

Because ulceration can spread and tissue death can occur, skin that becomes necrotized in response to brown recluse venom may need to be removed through surgery. [livestrong.com]

Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis

Whether through medical treatment or through spontaneous resolution, skin ulcerations generally result in disfiguring scars with significant social and economic impact. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Four patients presented with large skin ulcers, and 9 had mucosal involvement as the main manifestation, the latter affecting the nose (3 cases), nose and septum (2 cases) [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

scaly skin, gray, dark, ashen hair, thinning Cutaneous leishmaniasis Symptoms on the skin include: macule or papule, erythematous skin ulcer, forms at site of original lesion [the-travel-doctor.com]

Urban Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Known locally as uta L. guyanensis The Guyana, Brazil Single skin ulcers, but lymphatic spread may result in widespread ulceration. Known locally as pian bois. [web.stanford.edu]

Also multiple sores may form The skin lesions then become nodules, and the nodules develop and ulcerate The skin turns black in color Persistent rashes can be found in the [dovemed.com]

The frequency of old-world cutaneous leishmaniasis in skin ulcers in Peshawar. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 2009;21(3):72-5. 2. Alrajhi AA. [cehjournal.org]

Yaws

METHODS: We performed repeated clinical surveys for active yaws, serologic surveys for latent yaws, and molecular analyses to determine the cause of skin ulcers and identify [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Additional benefit would be derived if other common causes of ulcerative skin disease in children could be addressed in parallel. [rstmh.org]

Ulcers caused by Haemophilus ducreyi is an important cause of skin ulcers (2) (mostly on the legs) which clinically mimic the ulcerative form of yaws complicates clinical [who.int]

Cutaneous Diphtheria

The case presented with a skin ulcer on her toe. Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae was isolated from a swab of the lesion. The case was treated with antibiotics. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The man had been in Mozambique since autumn 2013 and had experienced persistent skin ulcer infections. His was in good general health. [eurosurveillance.org]

There is no need to carry out clearance swabs or to trace contacts of these individ.uals. 4 Skin ulcers not responding to conventional antibiotic treatment should be investigated [adc.bmj.com]

Granuloma Inguinale

The doctor obtains a tissue sample either by cutting a piece of tissue from the edge of an skin ulcer with a scalpel or by taking a punch biopsy. [encyclopedia.com]

In the second stage, the bacteria erode the skin to form shallow, foul-smelling ulcers which spread from the genital and anal areas to the thighs and lower abdomen. [encyclopedia.com]

In addition, the doctor will need to distinguish between granuloma inguinale and certain types of skin cancer, amebiasis, fungal infections, and other bacterial ulcers. [encyclopedia.com]

Mycobacterium Marinum Skin Granuloma

Definition / general Skin disorders (ulcerations, abscesses, rheumatoid-like nodules, histiocytic reactions, panniculitis), most commonly due to M. kansasii, M. marinum, M [pathologyoutlines.com]

ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative skin (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (non-healing) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical) L98.499 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis [icd10data.com]

Over one to two months the nodule may break down to form a shallow ulcer that spreads rapidly and may involve up to 15% of the patient's skin surface Ulceration and necrosis [dermnetnz.org]

Systemic Scleroderma

ulcer Open skin sore 0200042 Telangiectasia of the skin 0100585 Xerostomia Dry mouth Dry mouth syndrome Reduced salivation [ more ] 0000217 5%-29% of people have these symptoms [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Excessive calcium deposition in the skin (calcinosis) Joint contractures (rigidity) Tight, mask-like facial skin Ulcerations on the fingertips and toes Pain and stiffness [my.clevelandclinic.org]

These include: Skin: dressings and antibiotic medicines are used for skin ulcers. Surgery may help with tight skin, nodules or ulcers. [patient.info]

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Ulcerations with undermined, raised erythematous-violaceous border resembling pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) have rarely been reported as skin involvement in GPA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] symptoms with formation of skin ulcers, skin rash and skin nodules which are often painful Presence of blood and protein in urine on urine analysis Nerve symptoms causing [dovemed.com]

The diagnosis of GPA had been made by symptoms of multiple lung nodule, otitis media, sinusitis, skin ulcer, and periocular granuloma 20 years ago. [surgicalcasereports.springeropen.com]

Endemic Syphilis

Clinical findings, late Lesions mimic tertiary syphilis—e.g., gumma of the nose and soft palate, bony deformities, nodular skin ulcers. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The primary stage classically presents with a single chancre (a firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration) but there may be multiple sores. [howlingpixel.com]

Other symptoms may include swollen glands or lymph nodes (lymph-adenopathy), and/or skin ulcerations under the arms or around the rectum and groin. [rarediseases.org]

Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

There also can be: Skin ulcers Skin that is lighter or darker than usual Loss of hair Abnormal skin dryness, including vaginal dryness Calcium deposits in the skin (subcutaneous [drugs.com]

Necrotizing Arteritis

The diagnosis should be considered in patients with various combinations of symptoms, such as unexplained fever, arthralgia, subcutaneous nodules, skin ulcers, pain in the [msdmanuals.com]

It can produce deep dermal ulcers, localized skin infarction, ischemia or necrosis of the fingertips, scleritis, and inflammation of multiple nerves (mononeuritis multiplex [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Common signs and symptoms of necrotizing vasculitis include: Chills, Fatigue, Fever Weight loss Anemia, Leukocytosis Skin discoloration with ulcers Kidney damage Tissue death [dovemed.com]