The use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers.

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dc.contributor.authorMenezes, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorRajendran, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorJacob, A Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorVaz, Men_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-27T15:58:30Z
dc.date.available2009-05-27T15:58:30Z
dc.date.issued1993-06-01en_US
dc.descriptionThe Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.en_US
dc.description.abstractA total of 30 leprosy patients (controls n = 16; topical phenytoin n = 14) with trophic ulcers on the feet were investigated to ascertain the efficacy of topical phenytoin powder in the healing of ulcers. The ulcers in the two groups were matched for initial size. Healing patterns were assessed by determining changes in depth and planar (surface) dimensions at weekly intervals over a three week study period. Results indicate that while immobilization of the ulcer site is effective in promoting ulcer healing, additional use of topical phenytoin accelerates the healing process. There may however be non-responders to topical phenytoin.en_US
dc.description.affiliationEmmaus-Swiss Leprosy Project, Andhra Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMenezes J, Rajendran A, Jacob AJ, Vaz M. The use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1993 Jun; 24(2): 340-2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/34114
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th/seameo/publication.htmen_US
dc.subject.meshAdministration, Topicalen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshAgeden_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshFoot Ulcer --drug therapyen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshImmobilizationen_US
dc.subject.meshLeprosy --complicationsen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshPhenytoin --administration & dosageen_US
dc.subject.meshPowdersen_US
dc.subject.meshWound Healing --drug effectsen_US
dc.titleThe use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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