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Non-Healing Wounds

What is a non-healing wound?

A non-healing wound is an injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues of the body are damaged. A wound that has shown no significant progression toward healing for 30 days is known as a chronic wound.

What are the different non-healing wounds?

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency Ulcers
  • Malignancy-related Ulcers
  • Lymphedema-related Ulcers
  • Non-Pressure Ulcers
  • Surgical Wounds
  • Burns
  • Atypical Wounds
  • Autoimmune Wounds
  • Wounds Caused by Infections

How do you care for your non-healing wound? 

General wounds need special care and treatment to prevent infection and to help them heal. We recommend the following ways to care for your general wound. 

  • Keep the area clean by gently washing with mild soap and water
  • Apply treatment to the wound to help keep the wound moist
  • Cover the wound with a dressing to help heal and protect from germs

What are ways to prevent a non-healing wound from worsening?

  • Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight
  • Move around frequently to improve circulation
  • Wear proper footwear to prevent injuries and blisters
  • Practice good hygiene by regularly bathing and moisturizing
  • Manage chronic health conditions by taking medicine as prescribed

What activities should I avoid?

  • Smoking nicotine, tobacco, or similar products
  • Exposing your feet to extreme temperatures
  • Removing or picking scabs or dry skin
  • Soaking your feet in hot water
  • Trimming ingrown or thick toenails

When should I call for help?

If you notice any of the following symptons:

  • Redness or blistering in or around the wound
  • A new opening around the wound
  • Fevers, chills, nausea, or vomiting
  • Unusual increase in blood sugar level
  • Increased pain that does not go away
  • Extremities are warm to touch
  • Swelling around the wound
  • Increased or unusual wound drainage or odor
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