Punch biopsy wounds treated with Monsel's solution or a collagen matrix. A comparison of healing.

Abstract

Adjacent punch biopsy wounds in 20 subjects were treated with a collagen matrix or Monsel's solution. Both techniques were easy to use and were hemostatically effective. The collagen matrix produced less inflammation, had a lower incidence of wound infection, was associated with a faster reepithelialization rate, and healed with a modestly better appearance at four weeks than did Monsel's solution.

• Authors: R B Armstrong, J Nichols, J Pachance
• Journal: Archives of dermatology (Arch Dermatol) Vol. 122 Issue 5 Pg. 546-9 (May 1986) ISSN: 0003-987X [Print] United States
• PMID: 3707170 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Ferric Compounds
• Hemostatics
• Sulfates
• ferric subsulfate solution
• Collagen
• Iron

Topics

• Biopsy (adverse effects)
• Collagen (therapeutic use)
• Ferric Compounds (therapeutic use)
• Hemostasis
• Hemostatics
• Humans
• Iron (therapeutic use)
• Sulfates (therapeutic use)
• Wound Healing