A randomized prospective study of a hydroactive dressing vs conventional treatment after shave biopsy excision.
METHODS
Fifty shave biopsy sites were prospectively randomized to treatment with either a hydroactive dressing or conventional therapy (bacitracin plus Band-Aid). Time to complete epithelialization, pain, infection, and convenience of the therapy were assessed.


RESULTS
There was no significant difference between the two dressings with regard to time to heal, wound infection rate, or pain. However, patients preferred the hydroactive dressing because of convenience.


CONCLUSIONS
Hydroactive dressings did not accelerate healing compared with conventional therapy, but may facilitate wound management because of convenience and time savings in dressing changes.
Phillips
T J
TJ
Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02118.
Kapoor
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Provan
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Ellerin
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D001414:Bacitracin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014945:Wound Healing
D001414:Bacitracin