Why do diabetic wounds refuse to heal? A new scientific review highlights how disruptions in the timing and behavior of ...

The painful sores typically appear along the cheeks, lips, or tongue, and clear up by themselves within two weeks. When present, don't be surprised if the lesion is round or oval in shape, which can ...

A Kennedy terminal ulcer is a skin wound that appears in some people during their final weeks of life. The term "Kennedy terminal ulcer" was first used in 1989. It’s also known as a Kennedy ulcer.

Mouth ulcers are a common problem, which people often do not take seriously. This problem can happen to anyone at any age. Ulcers usually occur inside the mouth, on the tongue, or on the inner part of ...

A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, which is the upper portion of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. Epithelial cells lining the inner ...

Mouth ulcers are small sores that form on your gums, lips, tongue, inner cheeks or roof of your mouth. They're usually not dangerous, but they can be a huge inconvenience. If you get them often, worry ...

Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores or bed sores, are injuries that occur because of prolonged pressure on the skin. These injuries typically present on areas of the skin over the bony ...

Herpetiform ulcers are a specific kind of mouth sore, similar in appearance to herpes sores but not contagious like herpes. These ulcers come back very quickly and might seem like they never improve.

We have all suffered from ulcers in the mouth at some time or another. Mouth ulcers or canker sores are small, painful legions that are usually harmless and clear up on their own. However, they can be ...

A guest post by Eric Sawyer. Also check out Eric's own Scitable blog, Bio 2.0. 'Dissecting the next revolution in biology' Today the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for 2011 was awarded to three ...