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Do scars take longer to heal as you get older? The Science Behind Slower Skin Repair

According to the National Institutes of Health, wound healing in the elderly can be up to four times slower than in younger people. The answer to whether **do scars take longer to heal as you get older?** is a definitive yes, and understanding the biological changes involved can help you manage skin injuries more effectively.

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Do scars heal slower with age?

A Harvard Health study notes that wounds can take much longer to heal as you get older, sometimes taking many months. So, do scars heal slower with age? The body's diminished capacity for skin repair as we age is a well-documented biological process.

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