Both wounds and ulcers refer to a break or disruption in the skin. The main differences between them relate to how long they’ve been present and what caused them. For the purposes of healing and treatment, these terms can usually be used interchangeably. Today, most skin breaks are simply referred to as wounds.

If your wound isn’t healing properly after several days, or you notice signs of infection —such as redness, swelling, warmth, or drainage — seek professional wound care as soon as possible. Remember, smaller and more acute wounds are easier to treat and typically heal faster.

We provide comprehensive wound care services, including wound cleansing and debridement, specialized dressings to create an optimal healing environment, compression therapy to reduce edema when indicated, negative pressure wound therapy as needed, and skin graft substitutes when appropriate.