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phenytoin and Leg Ulcer

phenytoin has been researched along with Leg Ulcer in 6 studies

Leg Ulcer: Ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (VARICOSE ULCER), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To compare topical diphenylhydantoin (phenytoin) with Edinburgh University solution of lime (EUSOL) in terms of rate of ulcer healing, analgesic and antibacterial properties in non-malignant chronic leg ulcers."9.10Topical phenytoin versus EUSOL in the treatment of non-malignant chronic leg ulcers. ( Carneiro, PM; Nyawawa, ET, 2003)
"In view of the reports that phenytoin and honey are useful in the healing of wounds, a comparison of their topical use in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers was carried out."9.09A comparison of topical honey and phenytoin in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers. ( Olabanji, JK; Oluwatosin, OA; Oluwatosin, OM; Onyechi, HU; Tijani, LA, 2000)
"To compare topical diphenylhydantoin (phenytoin) with Edinburgh University solution of lime (EUSOL) in terms of rate of ulcer healing, analgesic and antibacterial properties in non-malignant chronic leg ulcers."5.10Topical phenytoin versus EUSOL in the treatment of non-malignant chronic leg ulcers. ( Carneiro, PM; Nyawawa, ET, 2003)
"In view of the reports that phenytoin and honey are useful in the healing of wounds, a comparison of their topical use in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers was carried out."5.09A comparison of topical honey and phenytoin in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers. ( Olabanji, JK; Oluwatosin, OA; Oluwatosin, OM; Onyechi, HU; Tijani, LA, 2000)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carneiro, PM1
Nyawawa, ET1
SIMPSON, GM1
KUNZ, E1
SLAFTA, J1
Oluwatosin, OM1
Olabanji, JK1
Oluwatosin, OA1
Tijani, LA1
Onyechi, HU1
Malhotra, YK1
Amin, SS1
Bogaert, H1
Saleta, B1
Sanchez, E1
Garcia, B1
Pasolini, G1
Pancera, C1
Manganoni, AM1
Cetta, G1
Zanaboni, G1

Trials

4 trials available for phenytoin and Leg Ulcer

ArticleYear
Topical phenytoin versus EUSOL in the treatment of non-malignant chronic leg ulcers.
    East African medical journal, 2003, Volume: 80, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Borates; Chronic Disease; Colony Count, Micro

2003
A comparison of topical honey and phenytoin in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers.
    African journal of medicine and medical sciences, 2000, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Chronic Disease; Drug

2000
Role of topical phenytoin in trophic ulcers of leprosy in India.
    International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association, 1991, Volume: 59, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Female; Foot Diseases; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Leprosy; Male; Middle Aged

1991
Trophic leprosy ulcers: treatment with topical and systemic phenytoin.
    International journal of dermatology, 1990, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Aged; Foot Diseases; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Leprosy, Le

1990

Other Studies

2 other studies available for phenytoin and Leg Ulcer

ArticleYear
USE OF SODIUM DIPHENYLHYDANTOIN IN TREATMENT OF LEG ULCERS.
    New York state journal of medicine, 1965, Apr-01, Volume: 65

    Topics: Biomedical Research; Drug Therapy; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Phenytoin; Sodium

1965
[Leg ulcers caused by prolidase deficiency].
    Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia, 1988, Volume: 123, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dipeptidases; Humans; Hydroxyproline; Leg Ulcer; Mal

1988