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An ulcer is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane often, although not exclusively, caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation, an infection, and/or medical conditions which impede healing.
Other causes of skin ulcerations include pressure from various sources and poor circulation.
Follow the links below to find information about ulcers.
Updated February 2008
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Laser therapy for venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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No strong evidence of benefit with low level laser therapy for venous leg ulcers Venous leg ulcers may not heal despite the use of modern wound dressings and compression bandages. We examined trials that compared treatment of leg ulcers with low lev...
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Nov 1998
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Compression for preventing recurrence of venous ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers (open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the legs. Compression, using bandages or hosiery (stockings), can help heal most of these ulcers, and might be able to prevent ulcers returning. However, the review ...
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Aug 2000
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Foot ulcers (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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If you have diabetes you may develop foot sores, also called ulcers, which are often painless. If these ulcers get infected they can become hot and red. If your ulcer is not treated, you risk having your foot or leg amputated.
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Feb 2007
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Bairnsdale ulcer
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Better Health Channel
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Bairnsdale ulcer is a skin disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The toxins made by the bacteria destroy skin cells, small blood vessels and subcutaneous fat, which leads to ulceration and skin loss.
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Jan 2008
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Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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No reliable evidence to show the effects of electromagnetic therapy on venous leg ulcers. Venous leg ulcers (which appear as open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the legs. Compression, using bandages or hosiery (stockings...
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Dec 2005
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Mouth ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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A mouth ulcer is the loss of part of the delicate tissue lining inside the mouth (mucous membrane). The most common cause is mechanical injury, such as biting your cheek. In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and clear up in a few days.
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Sep 2008
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Oral zinc for arterial and venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Leg ulcers (open sores) usually heal with good wound care and dressings. Some leg ulcers, however, fail to heal despite good wound care and it may be that poor nutrition reduces the ability of the body to repair itself. Minerals such as zinc are necessa...
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Aug 1998
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Antibiotics and antiseptics for venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers are a type of wound that can take a long time to heal. These ulcers can become infected and this might cause further delay to healing. Two types of treatment are available to treat infection: systemic antibiotics (i.e. antibiotic table...
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Nov 2007
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Patient education for preventing diabetic foot ulceration
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Foot ulcers (open sores) are common in people with diabetes, especially those with problems in the nerves (peripheral neuropathy) and/or the blood supply to their legs (peripheral vascular disease). People with ulcers due to diabetes will sometimes need...
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Sep 2004
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Pressure relieving interventions for preventing and treating diabetic foot ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Foot ulcers (open sores) are common in people with diabetes, especially those with problems in the nerves (peripheral neuropathy) or arteries of their legs (peripheral vascular disease). Weight and mobility problems can lead to ulcers. Complications can...
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May 2000
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Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers are often painful, both during and between dressing changes, and during surgical removal of dead tissue (debridement). Dressings, local creams and lotions have been promoted to reduce the pain of ulcers. The review found no high qualit...
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Nov 2002
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Intermittent pneumatic compression for treating venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers (open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the leg. Compression, using bandages or hosiery (stockings), can help heal ulcers. However, they do not always work, and some people are not willing or able to wear ...
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Feb 2008
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Pentoxifylline for treating venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers are a common, recurring disabling condition. The mainstay of treatment is the use of firm compression bandages or stockings to support the veins of the leg. Some leg ulcers take many months or years to heal and treatment is aimed at pr...
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Apr 2007
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulcers can occur in people who have lost sensation in their feet, have problems with their circulation and/or have foot deformities such as bunions or calluses. People with diabetes are at particular risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Leg ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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Leg ulcers affect around one per cent of the Australian population. The most common cause is poor circulation. Treatment options include compression bandages, dressings and surgery.
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Jul 2007
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Prevention of NSAID-induced gastroduodenal ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that misoprostol, proton pump inhibitors, and double doses of H2-receptor antagonists are effective at reducing the risk of both endoscopic gastric and duodenal NSAID induced ulcers. Standard doses of H2-rec...
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Jul 2002
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Skin grafting for venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Approximately 1% of people in industrialised countries have a leg ulcer at some time, mainly caused by poor blood flow back from the legs towards the heart. Skin grafts, either using the patient's own skin or donor skin/cells, have been evaluated to see...
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Feb 2007
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Dressings for healing venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There are many kinds of dressings used for the treatment of venous ulcers, usually beneath compression bandages. There was no evidence of additional benefit associated with wound dressings other than simple dressings when used beneath compression. There...
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May 2006
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Dressings and topical agents for arterial leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Two trials are summarized. One trial involved a total of 40 people with arterial ulcers who were randomized to either ketanserin ointment (2%) or the vehicle (polyethylene glycol) alone, administered twice a day over eight weeks. It was too small and fo...
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Nov 2006
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