Chronic Wounds: When Normal Healing Stages Get Stuck

Chronic wounds represent a breakdown in the normal stages of wound healing. Instead of progressing through hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation, these wounds stall indefinitely in the inflammation stage. Continuous bacterial presence, biofilm formation, poor circulation, or excessive pressure prevents advancement to tissue building. Common types of wounds that become chronic include diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, and venous ulcers. Breaking this stuck cycle requires identifying the specific barrier blocking progression. Simply applying stronger wound healing spray won't help—you must address underlying causes like improving circulation, controlling blood sugar, or removing pressure while supporting healing with topical wound healing treatments.