Ulcerations & Open Sores of the Skin in The Woodlands, TX

What Are Foot Ulcerations?

An ulceration is a breakdown of the skin that creates an open sore, often on the foot, ankle, or lower leg. Ulcerations are classified by their depth and underlying cause, ranging from shallow surface wounds to deep tissue injuries that expose muscle or bone. The three most common types treated at our practice include:

• Diabetic ulcerations — caused by excessive pressure, friction, and neuropathy
• Ischemic ulcerations — caused by poor circulation
• Venous stasis ulcerations — caused by damaged veins and chronic swelling

Diabetic Ulcerations

Diabetic ulcers are the most common form of foot ulceration. They develop in areas of pressure or friction, often beneath corns and calluses. When diabetic neuropathy is present, you may not feel the warning signs of pressure or irritation, allowing wounds to form and worsen unnoticed.

Daily foot inspections are essential. Calluses with a black or blue tint indicate early ulceration and require prompt evaluation. Over-the-counter corn removers should always be avoided — the acid can burn skin and trigger infection.

Ischemic Ulcerations

Poor circulation thins the skin and reduces its ability to tolerate pressure or friction. These wounds tend to be painful and have a whitish or light-pink base. Treatment focuses on keeping the wound clean, protecting fragile skin, and improving blood flow when possible.

Venous Stasis Ulcerations

When leg veins can’t return blood efficiently, fluid pools in the lower legs, damaging the skin. These ulcers often weep clear fluid and have a reddish base. Compression therapy, elevation, and specialized dressings such as Unna boots are commonly used to support healing.

How We Treat Ulcerations

Our approach is built around prevention, healing, and the protection of long-term mobility. Depending on the cause and severity, your treatment plan may include:

• Professional debridement of corns, calluses, and damaged tissue
• Custom orthotics and pressure-offloading devices
• Topical wound care medications and advanced dressings
• Compression therapy for venous wounds
• Oral antibiotics when an infection is present
• MLS laser therapy to reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue repair
• Coordination with vascular specialists when circulation needs improvement

Why Choose Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists for Ulceration Care in The Woodlands, TX?

For more than two decades, our practice has provided trusted wound care to patients across The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Greater Houston. Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Leahey combine clinical expertise with advanced tools like MLS laser therapy to support faster, more comfortable healing.

Patients choose us because we deliver prompt appointments for urgent wounds, personalized treatment plans, and in-office physical therapy for coordinated recovery. Our warm, approachable team treats every patient with the compassion and respect that has earned us recognition as Best Podiatrist in The Woodlands every year since 2012.