New insights into leg ulcer care are discussed in this updated edition. Written by a leading dermatologist for use in the hospital, clinic, or home, this practical and thorough manual examines the anatomy, management, and principal treatments of leg ulcers. The author discusses in extensive detail many aspects of leg ulcer care, including areas and causes of vulnerability; examination of the venous system; elevation and exercise; intermittent claudication and arterial disease; compression sclerotherapy (Fegan's method); and grafting. New to this edition are checklists of differential diagnosis and numerous diagrams, charts, and photographs illustrating various methods of treatment and their effectiveness.