Wounds that heal slowly
Slow wound healing means cuts, scrapes, or sores take noticeably longer than expected to close and repair. Normal minor wounds typically heal within 1-3 weeks. Delayed healing can indicate underlying conditions affecting blood supply, immunity, or tissue repair mechanisms.
Conditions that commonly cause wounds that heal slowly
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Common Causes of Wounds that heal slowly
- Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
- Poor blood circulation (peripheral vascular disease)
- Nutritional deficiencies (vitamin C, zinc, protein)
- Immunosuppression
- Chronic venous insufficiency
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Wounds that heal slowly
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Wounds showing no signs of healing after two weeks, wounds that are getting larger or deeper, wounds with signs of infection (redness, warmth, pus), slow healing with numbness in the area, multiple wounds healing slowly
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