Wound healing stages
Wound healing is a complex process that occurs in four essential stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. The first stage, hemostasis, begins immediately after injury, where blood clotting prevents further bleeding. Next, the inflammatory phase activates the immune response to remove bacteria and dead cells, preparing the wound for new tissue formation. The proliferation stage follows, during which new tissue, collagen, and blood vessels develop to cover the wound. Finally, the maturation or remodeling phase strengthens the newly formed tissue, re