title: Leg ulcer management.
abstract: The number of patients with leg ulcers in the United States is increasing. The most common causes of leg ulcers are venous insufficiency, arterial disease, neuropathy, or a combination of these problems. It is important for dermatology health care professionals to understand the diagnosis and management of leg ulcers in this growing patient population.
authors.affiliation: Boston University School Medicine, Department of Dermatology, MA, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care