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phenytoin and Foot Ulcer

phenytoin has been researched along with Foot Ulcer in 6 studies

Foot Ulcer: Lesion on the surface of the skin of the foot, usually accompanied by inflammation. The lesion may become infected or necrotic and is frequently associated with diabetes or leprosy.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The efficacy of topical phenytoin in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers was evaluated in a controlled inpatient study."9.07Topical phenytoin in diabetic foot ulcers. ( Manoharan, G; Muthukumarasamy, MG; Sivakumar, G, 1991)
"A total of 30 leprosy patients (controls n = 16; topical phenytoin n = 14) with trophic ulcers on the feet were investigated to ascertain the efficacy of topical phenytoin powder in the healing of ulcers."7.68The use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers. ( Jacob, AJ; Menezes, J; Rajendran, A; Vaz, M, 1993)
"The efficacy of topical phenytoin in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers was evaluated in a controlled inpatient study."5.07Topical phenytoin in diabetic foot ulcers. ( Manoharan, G; Muthukumarasamy, MG; Sivakumar, G, 1991)
"A total of 30 leprosy patients (controls n = 16; topical phenytoin n = 14) with trophic ulcers on the feet were investigated to ascertain the efficacy of topical phenytoin powder in the healing of ulcers."3.68The use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers. ( Jacob, AJ; Menezes, J; Rajendran, A; Vaz, M, 1993)
" Long-term use of phenytoin can lead to axonal shrinkage and random clusters of nerve demyelination [1]."1.43Lacking the 'protective label' of diabetes: Phenytoin-induced distal symmetrical peripheral neuropathy. A clinical case report. ( Mahon, AM, 2016)
"Zinc oxide paste per se was not effective, but its role as a vehicle was an asset."1.40Trophic skin ulceration in leprosy: evaluation of the efficacy of topical phenytoin sodium zinc oxide paste. ( Kaviarasan, PK; Prasad, PV; Rajan, D; Sehgal, VN, 2014)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sehgal, VN1
Prasad, PV1
Kaviarasan, PK1
Rajan, D1
Mahon, AM1
Younes, N1
Albsoul, A1
Badran, D1
Obedi, S1
Menezes, J1
Rajendran, A1
Jacob, AJ1
Vaz, M1
Kumar, S1
Boulton, AJ1
Muthukumarasamy, MG1
Sivakumar, G1
Manoharan, G1

Trials

1 trial available for phenytoin and Foot Ulcer

ArticleYear
Topical phenytoin in diabetic foot ulcers.
    Diabetes care, 1991, Volume: 14, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Diabetes Complications; Female; Foot Ulcer; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Phenytoin

1991

Other Studies

5 other studies available for phenytoin and Foot Ulcer

ArticleYear
Trophic skin ulceration in leprosy: evaluation of the efficacy of topical phenytoin sodium zinc oxide paste.
    International journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 53, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anticonvulsants; Bacterial Lo

2014
Lacking the 'protective label' of diabetes: Phenytoin-induced distal symmetrical peripheral neuropathy. A clinical case report.
    Journal of tissue viability, 2016, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Amputation, Surgical; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Foot Ulcer; Gas Gangrene; Humans; Male; Middle Aged

2016
Wound bed preparation with 10-percent phenytoin ointment increases the take of split-thickness skin graft in large diabetic ulcers.
    Dermatology online journal, 2006, Oct-31, Volume: 12, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amputation, Surgical; Combined Modality Therapy; Debridement; Diabetic Foot; Drug Evalu

2006
The use of topical phenytoin as an adjunct to immobilization in the treatment of trophic leprosy ulcers.
    The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health, 1993, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Foot Ulcer; Humans; Immobilization; Lepros

1993
Response to "Topical phenytoin in diabetic foot ulcers".
    Diabetes care, 1992, Volume: 15, Issue:10

    Topics: Diabetic Neuropathies; Foot Ulcer; Humans; Phenytoin; Research Design

1992