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A Standardized Procedure of Dressing Management for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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Dressing wounds with potato peel.

V S Patange¹, R J Fernandez, M U Motla

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai-400012, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

|October 16, 2010

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Boiled potato peel (PP) dressings effectively promote wound healing in various skin conditions, showing an 80% epithelization rate. This cost-effective method provides a moist environment, aiding recovery for conditions like pemphigus and leg ulcers.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Wound Care
Biomaterials

Background:

Chronic wounds and skin conditions like pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid present significant treatment challenges.
Traditional wound dressings may not always provide optimal healing environments or be cost-effective.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of boiled potato peel (PP) as a wound dressing for various skin conditions.
To assess the healing rates and characteristics of PP dressings in patients with resistant wounds.

Main Methods:

Boiled potato peel (PP) dressing, autoclaved and combined with antiseptic cream, was applied to 25 sites on 11 patients.
Dressings were secured with bandages or tape and evaluated for healing.
Wound healing was assessed based on epithelization, with time to healing recorded for superficial and deep wounds.

Main Results:

Complete epithelization occurred at 20 sites (80%), with near-complete healing at one site.
Mean healing time was one week for superficial wounds and three weeks for deep wounds.
The PP dressing demonstrated ease of preparation, application, and removal, offering comfort and cost-effectiveness.

Conclusions:

Boiled potato peel (PP) dressing is an effective, comfortable, and cost-effective option for promoting wound healing.
The PP dressing facilitates healing by maintaining a moist wound environment.
This natural dressing shows promise for managing resistant wounds and various skin conditions.