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A new wound on your lower leg should not be ignored, even if it starts as a small knock, scratch or blister.

Lower leg wounds can be harder to heal because of swelling, circulation, skin health, previous ulcers, varicose veins, diabetes or other health conditions.

Please contact the practice, nursing team or Leg Club team as soon as possible so the wound can be assessed early.

Seek urgent help if you feel very unwell, develop a fever, have severe or rapidly worsening pain, numbness or tingling, or notice a change in the colour of your toes or foot.

Why Does Early Assessment Matter?

Lower leg wounds are different from everyday cuts because several factors can affect how well they heal.

Our nursing team may want to assess the wound, the surrounding skin, any swelling and your circulation. They can then advise whether you need dressings, compression, a change to your hosiery or further review.

What Should I Do While Waiting for Advice?

If you already have a dressing or compression in place, please follow the advice you have already been given. Do not remove compression or change the plan unless the nursing team has told you to, or unless you develop concerning symptoms.

Try to avoid knocking the area and keep it as clean as you can. Do not apply creams, antiseptics or dressings directly to an open wound unless the team has advised you to.

When Should I Contact the Practice?

Please contact the practice if you notice leaking fluid, worsening swelling, increasing redness, warmth, pain, discharge or an unpleasant smell.

Please do not try to manage a lower leg wound by yourself without advice from the team, especially if you have had a leg ulcer before, or have swelling, diabetes, circulation problems or compression treatment.

When Should I Get Urgent Help?

Please seek urgent help if you feel very unwell, develop a fever, have severe or rapidly worsening pain, numbness or tingling, or notice a change in the colour of your toes or foot.

Last reviewed: 7 August 2026

Next review due: 7 August 2029