Cause of Skin Ulcers

Skin ulcers can be produced in a number of different ways:

1 Through the infection of a wound.

2 Through a pressure sore that hasn't healed properly.

3 Through heat damage, cancer or some circulatory problem.

Whatever the cause, the epidermis and all or most of the dermis (the two main layers of skin) will be destroyed, leaving the underlying tissues exposed to the air.

Some ulcers heal naturally but if there is any underlying problem, such as an infection, that will have to be dealt with first. It is important always to seek medical help straightaway for any skin ulcer, and to obey whatever instructions are then given.