Skin Ulcer
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Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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About the symptom
Erosion is a breakdown of the outer layers of the surface; skin erosion is a loss of part or all of the outer layer of skin, leaving a denuded surface.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Swelling of the affected area
Recent weight loss
Fever
Numbness / sensory disorder
Possible causes
- Genital rashes
This condition occurs when the genital skin becomes itchy and inflamed.
- Hand Eczema
People who come into contact with harsh soaps and detergents are especially likely to develop this skin issue.
Viral mucositis
- Rosacea-like dermatitis
- Decubitus ulcer
- Gouty tophus
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Diabetic Gangrene
Related serious diseases
- Frostbite
Frostbite is a skin injury that happens after exposure to low temperatures. The skin freezes and blood vessels constrict.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have skin ulcers (sores)?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Do you have a fever?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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