A skin ulcer refers to an open sore that is caused due to poor blood flow. Skin ulceration is commonly seen in older people. A skin ulcer looks like a round open sore in the skin with the outer border slightly raised and thick. As the skin ulcer gets worse, it resembles a crater. Sometimes there is fluid or blood coming out of the ulcers. When the ulcers get infected, it needs to be treated immediately as the infection can spread throughout the body.
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What is the painless pea sized lump in groin area?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a pea-sized lump between my right buttock and thigh (groin area) that I just noticed a few weeks ago after accidentally shaving over it. It is not painful, but a little sore like a scrape would be. It appears to be solid in the middle and darker but has almost an inner tube look ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What your photo shows is a skin ulcer (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are many reasons for skin ulceration in the groin area. We have to rule out sexually transmitted diseases first of all. I would like to know if you are sexually active, whether y... Read Full »
Is it safe to use honey on a diabetic foot ulcer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a diabetic foot ulcer that is taking forever to heal. Yes, I am seeing a podiatrist and following my foot care to his instructions. My question is Is using 'honey' on the ulcer alright to use and will it work? I did a lot of research and all of them report a quicker healing. Res... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a diabetic foot. Yes, there are honey dressing materials available in hospitals for quicker healing of DM foot. The antibacterial properties of honey it seems are beneficial. Hope you fi... Read Full »
Why am I having skin problem on my stomach for the past two months?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this on my stomach for about two months now. I am wondering what it is. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the picture of the lesion to make the diagnosis. Are there any GI (gastrointestinal) complaints in the form of altered bowel movement or constipation or diarrhea. Is there any fever or weight loss? How is the appetite? Read Full »
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