Contribution of Topical Agents to Wound Healing

The process of wound healing is often accompanied by bacterial infection or critical colonization, which leads to an extension of the inflammatory response phase and delayed epithelization. In the review of scientific articles, we found the description and mode of action of topical antiseptic agents...

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Main Authors: Voljč, Tadej, Semenič, Danijela
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2021
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/76461
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Summary:The process of wound healing is often accompanied by bacterial infection or critical colonization, which leads to an extension of the inflammatory response phase and delayed epithelization. In the review of scientific articles, we found the description and mode of action of topical antiseptic agents, including silver and sodium hypochlorite solution, to control the spread of microorganisms. The value of hyaluronic acid for wound healing is described. Furthermore, a novel treatment option with microspheres is mentioned. Attachment of cells to microspheres establishes a local cytokine response that acts anti-inflammatory, cell attachment results also in morphological and functional cell changes that reactivate healing.
ISBN:978-1-83968-572-9
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.97170