10/18/2026
Bandage or specialist? Here's how to tell.
Minor care at home works for:
✔️ Small cuts and scrapes
✔️ Wounds that stop bleeding with gentle pressure
✔️ Wounds that look better each day
Rinse with clean water, apply petroleum jelly, and cover with a clean bandage.
It's time for professional care when:
⚠️ The wound hasn't improved in 2 to 4 weeks
⚠️ It's deep, large, or keeps reopening
⚠️ You notice redness, swelling, odor, or drainage
⚠️ It's on your foot or leg and you have diabetes or poor circulation
A wound care specialist can find out why a wound isn't healing and build a treatment plan to get it back on track. The sooner you get it checked, the easier it usually is to treat.
Not sure if your wound needs a specialist? Contact Elite Wound Care Center to schedule an evaluation.