Special Issue on Ulcer

Ulcer is localized defect or fester in skin or mucosal surface, its surface is often covered with pus, necrotic tissue or scab skin. Ulcers are usually caused by trauma, microbial infection, tumor, circulatory disorder, neurological dysfunction, immune dysfunction or congenital skin defect. The size, shape, depth, and development of different ulcers are inconsistent. Ulcers are often associated with chronic infections and may not heal for a long time, such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and chronic leg ulcer.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring ulcer. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Duodenal ulcer
• Peptic ulcer
• Diabetic foot ulcer
• Skin ulcer
• Venous ulcer
• Mouth ulcer
• Corneal ulcer

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – Ulcer” should be chosen during your submission.

According to the following timetable:

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Please contact Editorial Assistant at

jbise@scirp.org