Ulcer

• Ulcer, a discontinuity of the skin or a break in the skin.
• *Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores
• *Genital ulcer, an ulcer located on the genital area
• *Ulcerative dermatitis, a skin disorder associated with bacterial growth often initiated by self-trauma
• *Anal fissure, a.k.a. an ulcer or tear near the anus or within the rectum
• *Diabetic foot ulcer, a major complication of the diabetic foot
• Corneal ulcer, an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea
• Mouth ulcer, an open sore inside the mouth.
• *Aphthous ulcer, a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore
• Peptic ulcer, a discontinuity of the gastrointestinal mucosa
• Venous ulcer, a wound thought to occur due to improper functioning of valves in the veins
• Stress ulcer, an ulcer located within the stomach and proximal duodenum
• Ulcerative sarcoidosis, a cutaneous condition affecting people with sarcoidosis
• Ulcerative lichen planus, a rare variant of lichen planus
• Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Ulcerative disposition, a disorder or discomfort that causes severe abdominal distress, often associated with chronic gastritis