Wound Care Resources

Learn what to do immediately after a skin burn, how to treat burns safely at home, and when medical care is needed to prevent infection and scarring. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Skin burns are common injuries that can happen in everyday situations—touching a hot pan, spilling boiling water, getting sunburned, […]

Learn how bed sores start, why pressure wounds worsen, early warning signs, and when pressure injuries need medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Bed sores, also called pressure wounds or pressure injuries, develop when constant pressure limits blood flow to the skin. Without enough blood, skin and underlying tissue do […]

When Amputation Is Avoidable: What Patients and Families Should Know The idea of amputation is frightening for most people. Hearing a doctor mention it-even as a possibility-can trigger fear, confusion, and a sense of urgency. While amputation is sometimes medically necessary and life-saving, many amputations are avoidable, especially when problems are identified early and treated […]

Why is my leg wound swollen and still draining? Learn common causes of leg wounds with swelling and persistent drainage, warning signs of infection or circulation problems, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN A leg wound that stays swollen and keeps draining can be frustrating — […]

Redness around a wound can be normal—or a sign of infection. Learn when wound redness is a problem and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Redness around a wound is common, especially in the early stages of healing. Many people notice pink or red skin shortly after […]

Painful Small Wound That Won’t Get Better: Causes, Warning Signs, and When to See a Doctor Why is my small wound so painful and not healing? Learn common causes of slow-healing minor wounds, warning signs of infection, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN A small wound […]

Why isn’t my foot wound healing if I don’t have diabetes? Learn common causes of slow-healing foot wounds, warning signs of infection or poor circulation, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN If you have a foot wound that isn’t healing and you’re not diabetic, it can […]

If a wound will not close, learn the most common causes, warning signs, risks of an open wound, and when to seek medical care. Medically reviewed and written by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN An open wound that refuses to close can be worrying. While many wounds heal and close on their own, others remain open […]

Diabetic wounds heal slowly due to nerve damage, poor blood flow, and infection risk. Learn why diabetic wounds don’t heal and when to get help. People with diabetes often notice that even small cuts, blisters, or sores take much longer to heal. Some wounds may not heal at all. Others may worsen quietly and lead […]