Redheads face impaired wound healing: MC1R dysregulation to blame, but a new treatment might help

Chronic wounds (CWs), like diabetic ulcers or pressure sores, are a major health care challenge, especially in the elderly. These wounds, marked by persistent inflammation, often lead to infection and poor patient outcomes. While inflammation is a key part of the wound healing process, the inflammation exhibited by chronic wounds tends to last longer, inhibiting other healing processes.

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