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… Condition Basics What is a venous skin ulcer? A skin ulcer is a type of wound that …
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… Overview Venous skin ulcers develop when the lower leg veins are … tissue breakdown. You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood …
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… Condition Basics What is venous insufficiency? Venous insufficiency is … may result in tissue breakdown and venous skin ulcers. What causes it? Venous insufficiency …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … Home Treatment Vein Ligation and Stripping Venous Skin Ulcer Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment Warts …
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… of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails. Acne Acne Acne: Should I Take … Skin Cyst: Home Treatment Sunburn: Skin Types Venous Skin Ulcer Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment Yeast …
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… Condition Basics What are peptic ulcers, and what causes them? Peptic ulcers are sores in the inner lining of the … the lining of the digestive tract. Peptic ulcers may form in the lining of the stomach …
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… Overview A peptic ulcer may cause problems such as: Bleeding. Peptic ulcers sometimes bleed. Sometimes an ulcer may involve just the surface lining of …
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… sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family members, from UV …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Common skin changes Most skin changes are normal and occur with aging. … or coloured skin spot: Bleeds or forms an ulcer. Changes in size, shape, or texture. …
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… levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and cracked. Damaged skin … to prevent problems from the sun. Cover any ulcers or wounds with a bandage, not …