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 ...

Venous leg ulcers are common and distressing, affecting around 1 in 300 adults in the UK. They are open, often painful, sores on the leg that take months to heal and can develop after a minor injury.