A "spray-on skin" which coats a wound with a layer of skin cells could help healing, according to US and Canadian researchers. The spray was tested on 228 people with leg ulcers, which are painful ...

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 ...

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.

Chronic wounds affect thousands of patients each year and can lead to serious complications, including amputation and death. The Regenstrief Institute Chronic Wound Registry, a statewide database that ...

A 27-year-old male civil servant presented to a hospital in India with noduloulcerative lesions on both lower limbs. At presentation, the patient also had a low-grade continuous fever, malaise and ...

Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...

Federal regulators created fresh confusion around a controversial subset of wound care products during a 10-day period in ...

Leg swelling, cold feet, numbness or night cramps may be more than everyday discomfort. Vascular experts explain five leg ...