What Is Tissue Granulation

Granulation tissue is a type of new connective tissue, and microscopic blood vessels have three main functions. Immune: Protects the wound surface from microbial invasion and further injury. Proliferative: Fills the wound from its base with new tissue and vasculature.

Is granulation tissue bad?

Healthy granulation tissue is pink in colour and is an indicator of healing. Unhealthy granulation is dark red in colour, often bleeds on contact, and may indicate the presence of wound infection. Such wounds should be cultured and treated in the light of microbiological results.

How is granulation tissue treated?

Triamcinolone will be applied as an ointment to the granulation tissue site three times daily for a total of three weeks. Washcloth abrasion will be done with regular soap and water applied to a washcloth. The granulation tissue will be gently washed and abraded once daily for three weeks.