The effect of two new dressings on epidermal wound healing.

Abstract	The effects of a Polyethylene oxide hydrogel dressing and a co-polymer starch hydrogel dressing upon the rate of re-epithelization were evaluated in a study using Yorkshire pigs. The polyethylene oxide hydrogel dressing significantly promoted re-epithelization by 44% as compared to untreated control wounds, while the copolymer starch hydrogel dressing significantly promoted epidermal healing by 24%. A possible mechanism of action is presented for the quicker healing induced by these dressings.
Authors	R G Geronemus, P Robins
Journal	The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology (J Dermatol Surg Oncol) Vol. 8 Issue 10 Pg. 850-2 (Oct 1982) ISSN: 0148-0812 [Print] United States
PMID	7174990 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	starch hydrogel copolymer Polyethylene Glycols Starch
Topics	Animals Occlusive Dressings Polyethylene Glycols (pharmacology) Starch (analogs & derivatives, pharmacology) Swine Wound Healing (drug effects)

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