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Phenytoin in wound healing

G M Anstead1, L M Hart, J F Sunahara

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|July 1, 1996
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Topical phenytoin rapidly healed a massive pressure ulcer unresponsive to traditional treatments. This case highlights phenytoin

Area of Science:

  • Wound Healing Research
  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Pressure ulcers, particularly massive, necrotizing soft tissue wounds, present significant treatment challenges.
  • Conventional therapies often prove insufficient for extensive wounds, necessitating exploration of alternative treatments.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old morbidly obese patient developed a massive Grade IV pressure ulcer unresponsive to standard care.
  • Topical phenytoin application initiated within 2 days, showing fresh granulation and significant healing of sinus tracts within 54 days.

Findings:

  • Topical phenytoin demonstrated rapid and effective wound healing in a massive pressure ulcer.
  • The therapy facilitated near-complete healing of sinus tracts and overall wound closure.

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Implications:

  • Phenytoin may promote wound healing through fibroblast stimulation, collagen deposition, and antibacterial activity.
  • This case suggests topical phenytoin is a viable and effective treatment for complex wounds, warranting further clinical investigation.