Open AccessEffect of the Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Ointment on Cutaneous Surgical Wounds Compared to Antibiotic Ointment
Author(s) -
Sook In Ryu,
Ko Eun Kim,
Jae Yeong Jeong,
Jong Heon Park,
Hye-Rim Moon,
Il-Hwan Kim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of dermatology/annals of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.385
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2005-3894
pISSN - 1013-9087
DOI - 10.5021/ad.2021.33.6.549
Subject(s) - medicine , antibiotics , erythema , dermatology , wound healing , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Applying antibiotic ointment after skin surgery can decrease infection and improve scar. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is known to be able to promote the growth and movement of epidermal cells to stimulate wound healing. Recombinant human EGF (rhEGF) ointment can be used in wet closed dressing to promotes wound healing and prevent complications by maintaining a wet environment.