Leg Ulcers

Leg ulcers are long-term wounds which do not heal on their own. They are extremely distressing for patients and their families causing problems with pain, difficulty with dressing, soiling of clothing and unpleasant odours. They often arise due to high blood pressure in the veins of the legs. Correct dermatological diagnosis and treatment can speed up the healing and disability associated with chronic leg ulcers. Skin cancers can very occasionally present as leg ulcers. Therefore proper diagnosis and treatment by a Dermatologist is critical. Skin cancers can very occasionally present as leg ulcers. Therefore proper diagnosis and treatment by a Dermatologist is critical.