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Review
. 2005 May;14(5):222-3.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2005.14.5.26777.

How does ageing affect the wound healing process?

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How does ageing affect the wound healing process?

A Crooks. J Wound Care. 2005 May.

Abstract

Ageing is thought to impair wound healing, but this review of current research shows that there is conflicting evidence concerning many cellular mechanisms, while concomitant factors in older people may result in delayed healing.

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