Facilitated wound healing using transparent film dressing following Mohs micrographic surgery.

Abstract

Fifty-eight patients participated in a controlled evaluation that compared a transparent film dressing (TFD [Bioclusive]) with a combination of conventional dry gauze dressing (Curity) and antibiotic ointment (Polysporin) in the treatment of fresh skin wounds following Mohs micrographic surgery. The TFD group showed a faster rate of wound contraction and reepithelialization and a shorter total healing time. The TFD was rated better with regard to comfort, ease of use, and ease of dressing removal. At six-month follow-up, the TFD group had scars that were softer, smoother, and showed less thickening and anatomic deformities. Better cosmetic appearance and greater patient acceptance were also noted with the TFD.

• Authors: N T Hien, S E Prawer, H I Katz
• Journal: Archives of dermatology (Arch Dermatol) Vol. 124 Issue 6 Pg. 903-6 (Jun 1988) ISSN: 0003-987X [Print] United States
• PMID: 3377519 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Chlorides
• Ointments
• Zinc Compounds
• zinc chloride
• Zinc

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage)
• Bandages
• Carcinoma, Basal Cell (surgery)
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (surgery)
• Chlorides (administration & dosage)
• Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
• Facial Neoplasms (surgery)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Occlusive Dressings
• Ointments
• Scalp
• Skin Neoplasms (surgery)
• Wound Healing
• Zinc (administration & dosage)
• Zinc Compounds