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phenytoin and Leprosy

phenytoin has been researched along with Leprosy in 4 studies

Leprosy: A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.

Research Excerpts

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"To evaluate and compare two strengths of topical phenytoin sodium suspension (2% and 4%) with normal saline in the healing of acute trophic ulcers in leprosy patients."9.11Topical phenytoin suspension and normal saline in the treatment of leprosy trophic ulcers: a randomized, double-blind, comparative study. ( Bhatia, A; Gupta, S; Gupta, U; Nanda, S; Reddy, BS, 2004)
"The wound healing effects of topical phenytoin powder were compared with those of normal saline in a controlled in-patient study of 100 patients with 110 trophic leprosy ulcers of varying chronicity, over a 4-week study period."9.07Comparison of topical phenytoin with normal saline in the treatment of chronic trophic ulcers in leprosy. ( Bansal, NK, 1993)
"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)
"To evaluate and compare two strengths of topical phenytoin sodium suspension (2% and 4%) with normal saline in the healing of acute trophic ulcers in leprosy patients."5.11Topical phenytoin suspension and normal saline in the treatment of leprosy trophic ulcers: a randomized, double-blind, comparative study. ( Bhatia, A; Gupta, S; Gupta, U; Nanda, S; Reddy, BS, 2004)
"The wound healing effects of topical phenytoin powder were compared with those of normal saline in a controlled in-patient study of 100 patients with 110 trophic leprosy ulcers of varying chronicity, over a 4-week study period."5.07Comparison of topical phenytoin with normal saline in the treatment of chronic trophic ulcers in leprosy. ( Bansal, NK, 1993)
"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)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (75.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bhatia, A1
Nanda, S1
Gupta, U1
Gupta, S1
Reddy, BS1
Menezes, J1
Rajendran, A1
Jacob, AJ1
Vaz, M1
Bansal, NK1
Malhotra, YK1
Amin, SS1

Trials

3 trials available for phenytoin and Leprosy

ArticleYear
Topical phenytoin suspension and normal saline in the treatment of leprosy trophic ulcers: a randomized, double-blind, comparative study.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2004, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Lepr

2004
Comparison of topical phenytoin with normal saline in the treatment of chronic trophic ulcers in leprosy.
    International journal of dermatology, 1993, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Chronic Disease; Female; Humans; Leprosy; Male; Middle Aged; Phenyto

1993
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

Other Studies

1 other study available for phenytoin and Leprosy

ArticleYear
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