Wound healing occurs in three primary phases: 1. Inflammation: This initial phase involves the body’s immediate response to injury, characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth as white blood cells rush to the site to ward off infection. 2. Proliferation: During this phase, new tissue forms as the body starts to rebuild the wound with new cells and extracellular matrix. 3. Maturation: The final phase is where the wound undergoes remodeling to strengthen the newly formed tissue.
