title: Sugar for wounds.
abstract: Sugar in its pure form, or incorporated into a paste containing an adhesive hydropolymer (gum), is a non-toxic treatment for a variety of wounds. Not only does it provide a suitable clean environment for angiogenesis to take place, but it will debride the wound surface and reduce odour. The presence of an adhesive hydropolymer seems to prevent hypergranulation, scarring and contraction.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Topham
mesh_terms: D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates