Diet in Wound Care: Can Nutrition Impact Healing?

Abstract

Wound healing requires a multifaceted approach that often includes topical and oral therapies, adjustment of mechanical factors, and behavioral and lifestyle modifications. Although the causes of wounds encountered in dermatology vary extensively, the importance of nutrition underlies all wound healing. This article reviews the existing literature on macronutrient and micronutrient supplementation to clarify the potentially complementary role for nutritional support in chronic wounds.