topical phenytoin for wound healing
August 2001
There's lots of renewed interest in using topical phenytoin for wound healing.
It seems to improve healing of pressure sores...diabetic ulcers...burns...traumatic wounds...etc.
It actually heals pressure sores faster than standard treatment with Duoderm or a topical antibiotic ointment.
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