Venous Skin Ulcer Precautions

People most at risk of developing a venous venous skin ulcers are those who have previously had a venous skin ulcers. You can help reduce your risk of developing a venous venous skin ulcers in several ways, such as: Wearing a compression stocking Losing weight Taking care of your skin Quit smoking Eliminate alcohol use […]

Venous Skin Ulcer Symptoms

Venous skin ulcers are open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than a month to heal. he first sign of a venous skin ulcer is skin that turns dark red or purple over the area where the blood is leaking out of the vein. The skin also may become thick, dry, and […]

Venous Skin Ulcer Causes

The root of the problem is increased pressure of blood in the veins of the lower leg. This causes fluid to ooze out of the veins beneath the skin. This causes swelling, thickening and damage to the skin. The damaged skin may eventually break down to form an ulcer. The increased pressure of blood in […]