Critical factors in wound healing
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vitamin C for crosslinking of collagen
adequate blood supply, a problem for diabetics who have peripheral vascular problems that are worse distally—this is why diabetics have amputated toes, feet, legs
lack of infection
profound anemia (Hct = 25 is probably okay) inhibits healing
severe protein deficiency inhibits healing
lack of amino acids with sulfur inhibits healing
extreme old age (90, 95 years, say) inhibits healing
chronic autoimmune disease inhibits healing
diabetes mellitus inhibits healing
zinc, glucocorticoids, ACTH, T3, T4 estrogens, growth hormone are necessary
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