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GlossarySkin Ulcers

open sores on skin that don't heal properly

Skin ulcers, also known as cutaneous ulcers or dermal ulcers, are open sores on the skin that fail to heal properly and can become chronic. They often result from poor blood circulation, prolonged pressure, or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or vascular diseases. These ulcers can be painful, prone to infection, and may require medical intervention to promote healing and prevent complications.

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research Skin grafting for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers – a systematic review in evidence‐based medicine

56 citations , March 2016 in “International Wound Journal”

Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.

research Skin microbiota and diabetic foot ulcers

6 citations , July 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology”

Imbalanced skin bacteria worsen diabetic foot ulcers, but adjusting them might improve healing.

research Hair-follicle transplant as chronic skin ulcer treatment

May 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

Hair-follicle transplants can heal chronic skin ulcers.

research Hair follicle transplantation promotes skin ulcer healing in a mouse model of experimental diabetes

August 2025 in “Scientific Reports”

Hair follicle transplantation speeds up wound healing in diabetic mice.

research Exercise in dermatology: Exercise’s influence on skin aging, skin cancer, psoriasis, venous ulcers, and androgenetic alopecia

2 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Exercise helps reduce skin aging, prevent psoriasis, and improve venous ulcers.

research Obesity and the skin

128 citations , September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

research Zinc in skin pathology and care

35 citations , January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.

research Accelerated senescence in skin in a murine model of radiation-induced multi-organ injury

19 citations , February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research”

High-dose radiation speeds up aging in skin stem cells.

research Cutaneous ulcers due to interferon seem not to be related to the dosage

9 citations , September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.

research Effect of Decellularized Extracellular Matrix Bioscaffolds Derived from Fibroblasts on Skin Wound Healing and Remodeling

8 citations , June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology”

A patch made from human lung fibroblast material helps heal skin wounds effectively, including diabetic ulcers.

research Trace element zinc and skin disorders

4 citations , January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.

More Than One Way to Skin a Wound: A Novel Regenerative Approach for Healing Non-Healing Cutaneous Ulcers

research More than One Way to Skin a Wound

2 citations , November 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell”

The research found a new way to heal chronic skin ulcers by turning certain cells into skin tissue using specific factors.

research Skin manifestations of chronic kidney disease

September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.

research USE OF ALOE IIM TREATING LEG ULCERS AND DERMATOSES

54 citations , January 1973 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Aloe helps heal leg ulcers and skin disorders.

research Obesity and the skin: Skin physiology and skin manifestations of obesity

405 citations , May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

research Development of a Chitosan Nanofibrillar Scaffold for Skin Repair and Regeneration

162 citations , July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules”

Chitosan nanofiber scaffolds improve skin healing and are promising for wound treatment.

Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects

research Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects

70 citations , February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.

research Skin Lesions in Drug Addicts

56 citations , June 1970 in “The BMJ”

Drug addicts often have scars, skin color changes, blocked veins, and bruising, with severe ulcers from barbiturate injections.

research ALOE VERA IN THE TREATMENT OF ROENTGEN ULCERS AND TELANGIECTASIS

28 citations , April 1936 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

Aloe vera healed severe skin damage and restored normal skin in five weeks.

research Skin, a mirror reflecting diabetes mellitus: A longitudinal study in a tertiary care hospital in Gujarat

11 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Skin problems are common in people with diabetes and controlling blood sugar can reduce these issues.

research The Therapeutic Role of ADSC-EVs in Skin Regeneration

7 citations , June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for skin and hair regeneration and wound healing.

research Cellular Heterogeneity and Plasticity of Skin Epithelial Cells in Wound Healing and Tumorigenesis

7 citations , February 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports”

Skin cells show flexibility in healing wounds and forming tumors, with potential for treating hair disorders and chronic ulcers.

research Prevention of Skin Breakdown in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

3 citations , January 2013 in “Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina)”

Barrier protection and specialty surfaces help prevent skin breakdown in pediatric intensive care.

research Enhancing Lower Extremity Defect Coverage: High Viability Ultra-Thin Split-Thickness Skin Grafts Obtained from the Scalp

2 citations , September 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine”

Scalp skin grafts effectively cover lower limb defects with high success and minimal complications.

research Skin

2 citations , January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues: Conditions, Diagnosis, and Systemic Implications

research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues

1 citations , January 2013 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.

research A CLINICAL STUDY OF PATTERN OF SKIN MANIFESTATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS ATTENDING DERMATOLOGY OPD IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

June 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences”

Young women with lupus often have oral ulcers.

research Exploring Physiological Differences in Injury Response by Skin Tone: A Scoping Review

February 2025 in “Journal of Tissue Viability”

Dark skin is more prone to severe pressure ulcers due to reduced ceramide content and detection challenges.

research Severe Ulceronecrotic Dermatitis Associated with Mite Infestation in the Critically Endangered Amargosa Vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis)

14 citations , August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology”

Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.

Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations

research Skin diseases in consequence of endocrine alterations

16 citations , January 2006 in “The Aging Male”

Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.