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Common Causes of Delayed Wound Healing

"A medical visualization of delayed wound healing. A close-up of skin layers showing a slow-healing wound with reduced collagen production and impaired blood circulation. The background features subtle indicators of inflammation and oxidative stress, symbolizing factors that affect recovery."

Wound healing is a complex physiological process involving multiple stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Each phase is critical and interdependent, requiring a well-coordinated effort from various cells, growth factors, and enzymes. When any of these components are disrupted, impaired wound healing can occur.