What it is
A wound or ulcer that fails to progress through normal healing stages, remaining open beyond the expected timeframe.
Research-supported
Non Healing Wound
A wound or ulcer that fails to progress through normal healing stages, remaining open beyond the expected timeframe.
CategorySkin
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Non Healing Wound at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- People describe a wound that has been present for weeks or months without closing, sometimes with surrounding redness, discharge, or odour. Diabetic ulcers may not cause pain due to neuropathy, making them easy to miss.
