Several factors can contribute to delayed healing in children:
1. Nutritional Deficiencies: Adequate nutrition is crucial for wound healing. Deficiencies in vitamins (such as vitamin C and D) and minerals (like zinc) can impair the healing process. 2. Chronic Diseases: Conditions such as diabetes, congenital heart disease, and immunodeficiency disorders can slow down healing. 3. Infections: Local or systemic infections can delay wound healing by causing inflammation and tissue damage. 4. Genetic Disorders: Conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Osteogenesis Imperfecta can lead to delayed healing. 5. Medications: Certain medications like corticosteroids can impede the healing process by suppressing the immune system.
