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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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White tailed spider
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Better Health Channel
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The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite is unlikely to cause necrotising arachnidism, a rare condition characterised by both ulceration and skin loss.
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Dec 2009
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Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years
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Better Health Channel
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Babies and toddlers need parents to care for their teeth, gums and mouths. Oral thrush, mouth ulcers and cold sores (herpes simplex infections) are common problems. Mouth ulcers that don't heal, tooth abscesses and cellulitis require treatment by a doctor, dentist or other oral health professional.
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Nov 2009
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Complex interventions 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 mellitus (type 1 and type 2), 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...
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Sep 2009
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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 and 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 a...
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May 2009
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Bairnsdale ulcer
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Better Health Channel
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Bairnsdale ulcer is a skin disease that causes ulceration and skin loss. Other names for the disease include Daintree ulcer and Buruli ulcer. Its medical name is Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU) infection.
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Feb 2009
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Wounds - lower leg ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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Wounds on the lower leg in older people are often caused by problems with veins or arteries. Other causes may include skin cancer, dermatological conditions, some immune system problems and trauma. Sometimes wounds on the lower leg are referred to as leg ulcers. Always consult a doctor if a leg would is slow to heal.
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Jan 2009
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Topical agents and dressings for fungating wounds
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fungating wounds sometimes occur in people with advanced cancer. Care usually aims to slow down disease progression, and improve quality of life by relieving the physical symptoms caused by the wounds (leakage, bad smell, pain and the risk of haemorrhag...
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Jan 2009
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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. However they may take a long time to heal (weeks or months) despite good wound care and can cause distress to patients as well as being very costly for the health service. Failure ...
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Dec 2008
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Compression for venous leg ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Venous leg ulcers occur when the blood returning from the veins in the legs to the heart is slow or obstructed. These ulcers can take a long time to heal (weeks or months) and can cause distress to patients as well as being very costly for the health se...
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Oct 2008
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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 injury such as biting your cheek. Other causes include certain drugs, chemicals and infectious diseases such as herpes or thrush. In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and clear up in a few days.
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Sep 2008
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Foot orthoses
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Better Health Channel
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Foot orthoses or orthotic devices are specially designed shoe inserts that help support the feet, improve foot posture and correct any imbalances. Some foot problems that can be treated with orthoses include corns and calluses, foot ulceration, tendonitis and recurrent ankle sprain. Athletes may also wear orthoses to help correct any foot problems that could hinder their performance. A podiatrist can help make and fit foot orthoses.
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Sep 2008
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Leg ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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Leg ulcers or chronic venous leg ulceration are most often found on the lower leg and ankle. The most common cause is poor circulation. Age, varicose veins, smoking and arterial disease increase the risk of leg ulcers. Treatment options include compression bandages, dressings and surgery. Keeping the affected leg elevated above the level of the heart can help.
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Aug 2008
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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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Interventions for skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Three million persons are affected by nerve damage caused by leprosy (Hansen's disease) worldwide. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. About 30% of people with leprosy develop nerve damage that can lead ...
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Jul 2008
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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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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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Therapeutic ultrasound 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 common, especially in the elderly. They are caused by damage or blockage in the veins of the legs, which in turn lead to pooling of blood and increased pressure in these veins. These changes can eventually damage the skin and lead ...
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Nov 2007
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Therapeutic interventions for herpes simplex virus epithelial keratitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Herpes simplex is the most common virus acquired by humans, and ocular herpes is a prevalent and recurrent infection. Several treatments, ranging from eye medications to wiping or scraping, aim to shorten the course of herpetic eye disease when infectio...
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Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Compression stocking to prevent Venous Leg Ulcers returning
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NSW Health
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Venous leg ulcers are caused by your veins not working properly to bring the blood from your legs back to your heart. This condition leads to increased swelling in your lower legs, which causes ulcers to form. To help your veins return your blood back to your heart and reduce this swelling, you must wear a compression stocking to prevent the ulcer returning.
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Jul 2007
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