what are the causes of poor wound healing?
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['Diabetes mellitus.', 'Low HGH (human growth hormone)', 'Rheumatoid arthritis.', 'Vascular or arterial diseases.', 'Zinc deficiency.']
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['HIV/AIDS.', 'Lung diseases, including bronchitis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia.', 'Malnutrition.', 'Mental health problems.', 'Substance use problems.', 'Wounds and skin infections.']
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People with uncontrolled diabetes may develop poor circulation. As circulation slows down, blood moves more slowly, which makes it more difficult for the body to deliver nutrients to wounds. As a result, the injuries heal slowly, or may not heal at all.
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['Decubitus (pressure) ulcers. Decubitus ulcers are caused by continuous pressure or friction on the skin. ... ', 'Venous skin ulcers. Venous skin ulcers are caused by poor blood circulation in the leg veins. ... ', 'Arterial skin ulcers. ... ', 'Neuropathic skin ulcers.']
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Wounds can be caused by something sudden, such as a cut, a burn, a fall or a bad knock. People often have a wound after surgery. Wounds can be caused by infections, such as infections after surgery and infections in insect bites. ... Wounds can also be caused by chronic illnesses.
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A scab can also trap inflammatory tissue and bacteria, which can lead to slower wound healing and a greater chance of infection. MYTH: Rubbing alcohol and/or hydrogen peroxide will keep the wound clean. Fact: Rubbing alcohol hasn't been shown to be any better than using plain tap water to clean out a wound.
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The most common causative organisms associated with wound infections include Staphylococcus aureus/MRSA, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococci and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Puncture wounds tend to be smaller than cuts and usually do not heal better or scar less when stitched. Puncture wounds tend to be deeper, narrower, and harder to clean than cuts. Sealing bacteria into a wound when it is stitched increases the risk of infection.
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['Heart and blood vessel disease. ... ', 'Nerve damage (neuropathy). ... ', 'Kidney damage. ... ', 'Eye damage. ... ', 'Slow healing. ... ', 'Hearing impairment. ... ', 'Skin conditions. ... ', 'Sleep apnea.']
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['medical conditions.', 'unhealthy diet.', 'stress.', 'certain medications.', 'harsh chemicals in some personal grooming products.']
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['Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections.', 'Weather, especially cold, dry conditions.', 'Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn.', 'Stress.', 'Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.', 'Heavy alcohol consumption.']
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When to see a doctor Although you're able to treat rug burn at home, monitor the wound for signs of an infection. You may develop an infection if you have a health condition or take a medication that weakens your immune system. Signs of infection include: worsening of pain.
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In a closed wound, tissue damage and bleeding occur under the surface of the skin. Examples of closed wounds include bruises. An open wound involves a break in the skin that leaves the internal tissue exposed. Open wounds may result from falls, blunt trauma, and surgery.
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Redness Around Wound Initially, wounds will appear red due to the natural inflammatory process of healing, but that redness should gradually decrease in approximately 5-7 days. Redness around the wound that continues to expand and worsen is a sign of wound infection.
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The vitamins and minerals that play roles typically associated with wound healing include vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, copper, and iron. Table 1 outlines both the macro- and micronutrients that are thought to be important to wound healing.
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['Eye inflammation.', 'Corneal abrasion or ulcer.', 'Wearing contact lenses too long or lenses that fit poorly.', 'Eye infection, diseases, injury or recovering from eye surgery.', 'Meningitis.', 'Migraine headaches.', 'Medications.']
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A skin wound that doesn't heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. Some of the many causes of chronic (ongoing) skin wounds can include trauma, burns, skin cancers, infection or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. Wounds that take a long time to heal need special care.