What Are the Treatments for Non-Healing Open Wounds?
Professional medical treatment should be sought for chronic wounds medical stethoscope image by Ivonne Wierink from Fotolia.com Most wounds and injuries to skin tissue are capable of healing within the span of a month. Wounds that have not healed after four weeks should be examined by a doctor. Chronic wounds are commonly found by people over the age of 65; and those with insufficient blood flow, diabetes and pressure ulcers are particularly susceptible. Many hospital centers offer free screenings and evaluation to those presenting a chronic wound. Antibiotics Bacterial infections prevent wounds from healing properly. When left untreated, bacterial infections can cause painful inflammation and tissue death. Infections often interfere with blood glucose levels, sometimes resulting in complications for those with diabetes. Bacterial infections are most-commonly treated with antibiotics. Removing Necrotic Tissue Necrotic skin is dead tissue that cannot be repaired or broken back down by t
