Skin ulcers can form for various reasons, including poor blood circulation. Treatment may include compression, elevation, and medical treatment. A skin ulcer is an open sore caused by poor blood flow.

Reviewed by Deepthi Sathyajith, M.Pharm. A pressure ulcer, otherwise known as a common ‘bedsore’, is a skin tissue injury caused by repeated pressure or friction. These injuries can usually be ...

Pressure ulcers progress through several stages. In the early stages, they may barely break the skin. In later stages, they can involve deep wounds and carry a higher risk of complications, like ...