Slow healing of cuts or wounds
Overview
Slow healing of cuts or wounds is a condition where injuries take longer than normal to close, form scabs, and regenerate new tissue. This delayed wound healing process can result in cuts remaining open for extended periods and may increase the risk of infection or scarring.
Common Causes
This can occur when your body doesn't have enough nutrients like protein, vitamin C, or zinc needed for tissue repair. Poor blood circulation, often from diabetes or smoking, reduces oxygen and nutrients reaching the wound site. Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels which interferes with your immune system's healing processes. Dehydration and lack of sleep also slow down your body's natural repair mechanisms, as does advanced age when cell regeneration naturally becomes less efficient.
Severity Levels
Mild: Minor cuts or scrapes take a few extra days to heal completely, with slightly delayed scab formation but wounds still close within 1-2 weeks.
Moderate: Wounds consistently take 2-3 times longer than expected to heal, with cuts remaining open for several weeks and showing slow tissue regeneration.
Severe: Cuts and wounds fail to heal properly for months, may reopen frequently, show signs of infection, or develop into chronic non-healing ulcers requiring medical intervention.
Medical Attention
Seek medical attention if cuts or wounds haven't shown signs of healing after a week, or if they appear to be getting worse rather than better. You should also consult a healthcare provider if you notice signs of infection such as increased redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or red streaking around the wound. People with diabetes, circulation problems, or compromised immune systems should see a doctor sooner for any wounds that seem slow to heal.
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