A large area of infection which forms around a wound, found especially in tropical countries.
A chronic, peeling sore due to unknown causes that is prevalent in wet, tropical regions. Tropical ulcers are moist, concave lesions that usually occur on the legs. Treatment usually consists of soap baths; over-the counter wound ointments; or, if the ulcers do not respond to topical treatment, antibiotics.
A skin disease prevalent in wet tropical regions. A large open sloughing sore usually develops at the site of a wound or abrasion. The ulcer, commonly located on the feet and legs, is often infected with spirochetes and bacteria and may extend deeply and cause destruction of muscles and bones. Treatment involves the application of mild antiseptic dressings and intramuscular doses of penicillin. Skin grafts may be necessary in more serious cases. The exact cause of the disease has not yet been determined.
Also called Nagra sore, this is a skin disease of unknown cause occurring in humid tropical areas. A simple wound or abrasion develops into an open sloughing sore that commonly occurs on the leg or foot. The ulcer is often infected with spirochaetes and bacteria, and may be so deep as to destroy muscles and bones. Antiseptic dressing and an antibiotic, usually penicillin (by intramuscular injection), is the best treatment. Sometimes a skin-graft is required to produce healing.
An indolent ulcer, usually of a lower extremity, that occurs in persons living in hot, humid areas. The cause may or may not be known; it may be caused by a combination of bacterial, environmental, and nutritional factors.
A chronic loss of skin and tissue due to infection by one or more microbes is most frequently observed in malnourished individuals residing in tropical regions. Treatment involves cleaning and dressing the wound, administering antibiotics, and following a high-protein diet. While the ulcer typically heals, scarring may occur.
A skin ulcer commonly found on the lower limbs, often occurring in tropical regions. It can present acutely, become chronic, or lead to gangrene. The exact cause remains unidentified. This condition is also referred to as Naga sore, Aden ulcer, Annam ulcer, Mozambique ulcer, Yemen ulcer, among other names that reflect geographical relevance.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a condition distinct from a varicose ulcer, which is a long-standing skin ulcer primarily caused by poor skin nourishment due to venous congestion from varicose veins. This type of ulcer is also known as a leg ulcer.