What effect does aging have on dermal blood supply and thickness? How does this affect wound healing? How does this affect severity of burn injuries in the elderly?
What will be an ideal response?
The dermal blood supply decreases, and the dermis thins. Wound healing takes longer. Burns tend to be deeper and heal more slowly.
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