Aging and wound healing

Impaired wound healing in elderly individuals is a significant clinical and economic challenge. As the elderly population increases, understanding the mechanisms of age-related healing impairments becomes more crucial. Age-induced skin changes impact wound healing, and while the healing process in older adults is altered, it’s generally slower but ultimately achieves a similar outcome to younger individuals. This indicates that while healing is delayed, the end quality of wound repair in the elderly matches that of younger subjects.

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