Chronic irritation from tightly tied petticoat drawstrings can lead to a rare skin cancer called Marjolin's ulcer, sometimes referred to as "Petticoat Cancer." While the saree itself isn't the ...

Colon erosions are small, shallow sores or ulcers on the lining of your colon, or large intestine. They’re often surrounded by a ring of red, inflamed tissue. They can also be irregular in shape ...

Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is the most prevalent oral ... shallow, round or oval lesions that are surrounded by a raised erythematous halo and are covered by a grey-white pseudomembrane.

However, some forms of gastritis can produce ulcers or increase the risk of cancer. Diet is an important player in your digestive and overall health. Following a gastritis-friendly diet can go a ...

These lesions usually start as a diffuse area of erythema overlying the point of pressure. Within a relatively short period of time, the skin breaks down and ulcerates. At times the ulcers are ...