A neurogenic ulcer begins with thickening and a callus on an area of pressure, as seen on the left on this foot, followed by skin breakdown (an ulcer), as seen on the right. The toes can also be affected by neurogenic ulceration; the dark color is due to bleeding into the area of pressure and callus. This neurogenic ulcer has occurred on a common pressure area, the ball of the foot near the great toe.
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Diabetic Ulcer (Neurogenic Ulcer)  Information for adults

Picture of Diabetic Ulcer (Neurogenic Ulcer): A neurogenic ulcer begins with thickening and a callus on an area of pressure, as seen on the left on this foot, followed by skin breakdown (an ulcer), as seen on the right. Divider line
A neurogenic ulcer begins with thickening and a callus on an area of pressure, as seen on the left on this foot, followed by skin breakdown (an ulcer), as seen on the right.
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Signs and Symptoms
An ulcer is an open wound that can be deep enough that you can see down to the bone. Diabetic foot ulcers commonly occur on the pressure points of the foot: the ball, heel, and side of the foot if a person's shoes are too tight. However, an ulcer can form in any location that gets cut or scraped if it fails to heal properly.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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