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  • Title: Topical phenytoin for wound healing.
    Author: Bhatia A, Prakash S.
    Journal: Dermatol Online J; 2004 Jul 15; 10(1):5. PubMed ID: 15347487.
    Abstract:
    Oral phenytoin is used widely for the treatment of convulsive disorders and about half the patients treated develop gingival overgrowth as a side effect. The apparent stimulatory effect has prompted its assessment in wound healing. Studies have shown topical phenytoin to promote healing of decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds, burns, and leprosy trophic ulcers. The mechanism of action has been postulated to be multifactorial. The present literature indicates that topical phenytoin deserves further investigation as a wound-healing agent in controlled dose-finding clinical trials.
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