Many conditions benefit from wound care. The three most common chronic, nonhealing wounds are:
Pressure Ulcers
These ulcers occur when soft tissue is pressed between a bony area and another surface for a long time. The amount of pressure, duration and a person's overall health influence the wound's severity.
Pressure ulcers are most commonly found on the tailbone, buttock, hip or heel on people who cannot move themselves around because of illness or injury. The wounds can take weeks or months to heal
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetes affects many body systems - including the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and immune system. Diabetics are more likely to get infections and wounds on their feet. These wounds are difficult to heal, so prevention is key.
Venous Leg Wounds
These wounds are caused by many diseases, but venous disease is the most common. Venous ulcers are caused by vein damage. Blood collects in the legs and causes swelling and weeping wounds. Skin on the legs can become discolored and look stained brown.
Lower leg wounds can also be caused by arterial disease. They are hard to heal because blood flow to the wound is reduced.
