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Participants slytinker7Angela Wright
slytinker7 slytinker7 NewcomerOP
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#1 ·
* Seeking some guidance on using Granuflex hydrocolloid dressings *

To get straight to the point, here is what I am wondering about:

When using Granuflex, how long does it typically take for a superficial wound—roughly 1x1cm in size—to fully heal?
I am more than happy to provide additional details regarding the cause of the injury if that would be helpful.
I am hoping someone with a medical background might be able to weigh in; thank you all in advance for your help.

As an aside, I have been using this dressing for 11 days now. I swapped it out for a third one just the day before yesterday, following my doctor's advice that each piece could stay on for 4 to 5 days—or even up to a week if there is no leakage (which there isn't). However, the wound still hasn't closed. I can see some progress, but I am honestly at a loss as to how much longer this process will take.
Angela Wright Angela Wright Regular
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#2 ·
slytinker7 said:* I need some advice on using Granuflex hydrocolloid dressings *

To cut to the chase, here is what I am wondering about:

How long does it usually take for a superficial 1x1cm wound to heal when using Granuflex?
If you need more specifics regarding the cause of the wound or anything else, just let me know.
I'm hoping someone with medical expertise can weigh in. Thanks in advance.

Oh, and I’ve been using it for 11 days now. I swapped to my third dressing the day before yesterday because my doctor told me each one could stay on for 4-5 days—maybe up to a week if it doesn't leak (which it hasn't)—but the wound still isn't closing. I can see progress, but I have no idea how much longer this will take.

I'm no doctor, but I've dealt with this enough to know a thing or two.
It all depends on several factors: depth, whether you're diabetic, what actually caused the injury, and so on.
You might want to try Dermazin ointment; it contains silver ions which help speed up the healing process.
p.s. If the wound is from radiation therapy, skip the Dermazin.
slytinker7 slytinker7 NewcomerOP
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To is the short version of it: I’m not diabetic, and the wound isn't particularly deep. The issue stems from a bout of DVT in my lower leg, which has left me with lingering circulation problems—essentially, the blood just doesn't flow quite right anymore. It’s creating some sort of pooling effect (I believe the clinical term is venous insufficiency, though I'm just recalling this off the top of my head). Because of that, my leg looks dark and discolored in that area. Apparently, the "proper" fix would be surgical intervention, but about a month ago, a small scab—roughly 1x1 cm—formed. Now, if I could just stay stationary, I might have a chance, but the moment I get home from work, the scab just pops open and starts bleeding again. My doctor prescribed Granuflex to deal with it, but it simply refuses to heal. I was wondering if anyone knows how long this process typically takes...

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