Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most serious complications of diabetes and a leading cause of chronic wounds worldwide. These ulcers develop gradually, often beginning with minor skin damage that goes unnoticed due to nerve impairment. When healing is delayed, the wound can persist for weeks or months, becoming…
Why Some Wounds Don’t Heal: Causes, Risks & When to See a Specialist
A small cut or scrape usually follows a predictable timeline: inflammation (first few days), new tissue formation (about 1–3 weeks), and gradual strengthening over the next several weeks. When a sore stays open, keeps draining, or gets worse instead of better, it may be a non-healing wound (often called a…

