Wound Healing with Vitamin C

Abstract

Introduction: Vitamin C, solvent in water, is necessary to synthesis and to keep collagen, and also is an intercellular surrounding material of body tissues, blood vessels, cartilages, bones, teeth, skins, and tendons. It is able to improve the protective mechanism of immune system, and wounds. Also, it is necessary to rehabilitate wounds and resistance against infection. This study makes an attempt to define the effect of topical vitamin C on improving second-degree burns.