Why Your Healed Wound Still Feels Tight — What Causes Tight Skin After Diabetic Foot Wounds

This episode explains why healed wounds can feel tight, covering the stages of wound healing, the role of myofibroblasts and alpha-SMA in wound contraction, and how scar tissue differs from normal skin. It discusses how diabetes alters healing, the long remodeling phase (months to over a year), practical care tips like moisturization and follow-up, and warning signs that require prompt medical attention.