LEG ULCER

There are numerous of different types of leg ulcers. The most common are venous ulcers, which are seen in patients with congestive heart failure who cannot pump the blood out of their legs, and it therefore pools and damages the vessels and the surrounding tissue, including the skin. These ulcers are found on the ankles, are brown and irregular.

Severe venous stasis with a prominent venous leg ulcer. Dry, dermatitis skin surrounds brown pigemented skin with irregular ulcers.

Arterial ulcers are mainly seen in diabetic patients who have severe artherosclerosis of there vessels and poor perfusion of their distal toes. Ulcers are 'punch-out' like, meaning they are a regular hole in the distal toe.