foot ulcers
Pedal skin wounds
Foot ulcers are open sores on the foot that resist healing, typically developing on the bottom of the foot or over bony prominences.
They're especially common in people with diabetes, where nerve damage prevents feeling injuries and poor circulation slows repair: The doctor examined his foot ulcers at every visit.
Without treatment, foot ulcers can lead to serious infection or amputation.
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- sorePainful or annoyed
gangrene · infection · bandage · debridement · neuropathy · nerve damage · healing · poor circulation · tissue · blister · lesion · open wound · amputation · dressing · circulation · necrosis · swelling · pain
foot ulcerswound closure
Sealing an open injury
tissue regeneration · scar tissue · granulation · scar formation · remission
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