| An ulcer can occur in any places in
the body.
A skin ulcer is a break in the skin such that there is
a loss of the
epidermis
and
part
or all of the
dermis
of the skin,
leaving a moist depressed lesion.
There
are many types of skin ulcer, and also
ulcers that affect other parts of the body. Ulcer is included in this
section because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study
for many
courses
in aspects of health and holistic
therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click
to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary Entry for
Dermatology.
* _ Glossary Section
for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary Section
for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses in
human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such as
massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical courses
- who are required recognise and understand
medical
terms.
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