Ulcer on the head | Ulcer

Ulcer on the head

An ulcer on the head is usually due to changes in the skin or underlying layers. For example, the skin, subcutaneous fatty tissue or connective tissue can grow excessively and thus form an ulcer. In most cases, this is a harmless tumor.

However, malignant ulcers can also develop. Men with a bald head are particularly at risk, as the scalp is directly exposed to sunlight. A malignant ulcer is for example the melanoma.

Ulcer on the vagina

A vaginal ulcer is usually caused by an injury to the mucous membrane in the genital tract. Trauma or inflammation can damage the mucous membrane and cause open sores.Since a healthy vagina is populated with various bacteria, they can easily settle in such an open area and attack deeper skin layers that are not protected against the bacteria. An infection with a venereal disease can also cause an ulcer.

Regardless of whether the disease is caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi, the pathogens change the normal composition of the vaginal flora (bacterial colonization of the vagina) and can thus change the pH value, for example. The otherwise slightly acidic vaginal environment gets mixed up and thus neglects the protection of the mucous membrane. This makes it easy for germs to penetrate the vaginal mucosa.

The infection causes inflammation, which can easily lead to the formation of an ulcer. The best way to treat the ulcer is to treat the underlying infectious disease. If this is not successful, such an ulcer (like any other ulcer) can degenerate.

Because of the ulcer, the mucous membrane on the vagina must constantly renew itself. This can quickly lead to small mutations in the cells. The body cannot control all of these due to their high number, so that dangerous cells can multiply and thus cause malignant tumors.

Ulcer on the testicle

An ulcer or a change in size of the testicles usually have harmless causes. For example, it can lead to water retention in the testicles, which usually disappears on its own. Circulatory disorders can cause a hardening of the testicle and should be clarified. However, an ulcer on the testicle can also indicate a malignant tumor. In order to exclude dangerous causes one should consult a urologist.