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Wound healing

Wound healing is a field of study in which a person looks at factors that helps wounds heal and factors that are harmful to wounds trying to heal, in order to find the best treatment for each wound. Wounds can be from infections, surgeries, accidents, etc... Poorly healing wounds can occur where there is inadequate blood circulation, such as in diabetic feet.

Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this

Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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