How do you handle people obsessed with leg sores? First, remind them that all ulcers are not pressure ulcers. There are three major types of ulcers that occur on the lower legs and feet. The majority ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

People with diabetes may be more prone to itchy skin than those without. Possible causes include neuropathy, which affects the nerves. Diabetes can also increase the risk of certain skin conditions ...

The Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Center has 20 years of experience in treating leg and foot wounds, treating all foot-related problems with emphasis on neurotrophic foot ulcers and venous ulcers of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland mom says her daughter developed sores on her legs, six days after getting a pedicure. At first, doctors were stumped by the illness. Bug bites from a hike in the Gorge? Or ...

By Abiemwense MoruWhen 52-year-old Sarah Sani first noticed a small sore on her foot, she dismissed it as a scratch.Weeks later, the wound deepened, threatening her leg and her life. Doctors diagnosed ...