Effect of Stabilized Hypochlorous Acid on Re-epithelialization and Bacterial Bioburden in Acute Wounds: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Volunteers

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HOCl is effective in the treatment of wounds on human skin.

Source: Ewa A. BURIAN, Lubna SABAH, Klaus KIRKETERP-MØLLER, Glenn GUNDERSEN and Magnus S. ÅGREN, Acta Derm Venereol 2022; 102: adv00727. Published by Medical Journals Sweden

Date: 2022

Abstract

Antimicrobial compounds are often used to treat wounds, but many can harm the cells needed for healing. Stabilized hypochlorous acid is a simple and effective antimicrobial that works against many germs and does not seem to cause resistance when used correctly. In human wound studies, it helped skin heal faster and reduced bacteria in the wound. These results show that hypochlorous acid could be a helpful treatment for wounds. More research is needed to find out when and how it should be used, especially in cases where bacterial infection is a major problem during healing.

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