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Q: a skin ulceration slightly above the ankle with hardness around the center and orange-ish ooze.
I would get this looked at since it could simply be a slow healing wound, since you don't say how it developed or it could easily become infected - with some rather nasty and resistant bacteria. You also need to rule out any skin cancer possibility. Any chronic "weeping" wound should be checked by a nurse or doctor. Keep it clean and lightly covered till you check it out.
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