Skin Ulcer
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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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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
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 is a condition where the skin over the genitals is itchy and inflamed.
- Hand Eczema
Patients who are in contact with harsh soaps and detergents are particularly prone to developing this skin condition.
Viral mucositis
- Rosacea-like dermatitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Decubitus ulcer
- Gouty tophus
- Dyshidrotic Eczema
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
Related serious diseases
- Frostbite
This is a skin injury that occurs after exposure to low temperature. 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 skin redness?
Do you have a fever?
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Symptoms from the same body system / part
Symptoms treated by the same specialty
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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