Wound healing involves three overlapping phases: inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling. In the inflammatory phase, fibrin and a provisional matrix form over the wound to prevent infection. In the proliferative phase, re-epithelialization occurs to regrow skin cells over the wound. Granulation tissue forms below the wound as new blood vessels and extracellular matrix develop. Collagen is deposited and remodeled. Finally, in the remodeling phase, collagen is reorganized and cross-linked to increase wound strength as it matures over 6-12 months. Factors like age, nutrition, smoking, and infection can impact wound healing.