Healthpoint Biotherapeutics has tested a unique wound care treatment: spray-on skin. The product was recently tested on 228 patients with leg ulcers, with encouraging results. The spray consists of ...

Ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the body, often caused by damage to the tissue from inflammation or infection. They can occur in various parts, such as the mouth, stomach, small ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Is there a non-prescription medication that I might try for leg ulcers? I cannot afford a visit to the doctor, because I am destitute and have no health insurance. Dear Reader: This is ...

A "spray-on skin" which coats a wound with a layer of skin cells could help healing, according to US and Canadian researchers. The spray was tested on 228 people with leg ulcers, which are painful ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

In normal conditions, contraction of lower extremity muscles and working intraluminal valves promote the forward flow of blood within veins. In venous insufficiency, reflux and/or obstruction in the ...

MediWound has commenced a pivotal, multicentre Phase III VALUE trial to assess its bioactive debridement therapy, EscharEx, for treating venous leg ulcers (VLUs). The primary aim of the trial is to ...

An ischemic ulcer is a chronic wound that occurs due to a lack of blood supply in an area of the body, such as the legs. They usually affect older adults and people with certain health conditions. The ...

Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, a physician with sickle cell disease, shares how she manages leg ulcers, including wound care and pain control.