A small scrape or ulcer can become a big problem if it turns into a chronic wound. But how does that happen — and how can you tell?

A chronic wound is defined as a wound that fails to progress through the normal stages of healing in a timely manner. They may stall in the inflammatory phase and never reach tissue regeneration. For patients, this often means weeks, months, or even years of discomfort, wound dressing changes, and infection risk.

Warning signs to watch for:

• A wound that hasn’t shown visible improvement after 10–14 days

• Redness that doesn't fade or continues to spread

• A persistent odor, discharge, or buildup of dead tissue

• Pain that worsens over time

Certain groups — like those with diabetes, poor circulation, or immune disorders — are especially at risk. For them, chronic wounds can lead to serious complications, including infection and amputation.

What can you do? Early intervention is key. Lavior’s Diabetic Wound Therapy Gel is clinically designed to address wounds that are slow to heal, helping them restart the healing cycle by reducing inflammation and supporting regeneration from within.