Persistent cord friction is associated with chronic inflammation, which can result in skin ulceration. Doctors in BMJ Case ...

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of ...

Physical examination revealed two deep skin ulcers (Figure 1 ... infiltrate containing eosinophils compatible with chronic ulcer. Multiple vessels were seen, compatible with a healing process.

Marjolin ulcer is a rare type of what doctors have described as aggressive ulcerating squamous cell carcinoma that might ...

In a report that has recently surfaced, a shocking case of skin cancer has come forth. Doctors in Bihar and Maharashtra ...

A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.

A Marjolin ulcer is rare but aggressive. It develops in chronic burn wounds, non-healing wounds, leg ulcers, tuberculous skin ...

The skin surrounding each of the ulcers was hyperpigmented ... Dr Swarnalatha's interests include iron therapy in chronic renal failure, and congenital kidney diseases. Madhav Desai is a Senior ...

A recent report highlighted a potential link between traditional saree dressing practices and an increased risk of skin ...

Doctors have warned that the tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree may cause ...

A study in the British Medical Journal highlights 'petticoat cancer,' caused by tightly tying waist cords of saree petticoats. Chronic pressure leads to skin ulcers that can progress to cancer. Two ...