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Could it be something bad if i have skin ulcers?
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Yes: Skin ulcer may be due to diabetes, vascular insufficiency, infection, cancer. Seek care if it is a non-healing ulcer.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: It depends on where the ulcers are and how big. It could be something bad and should be looked at.
Answered 7/5/2012
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