Chronic venous leg ulcers – role of topical zinc

Sara F Maher Physical Therapy Program, Department of Healthcare Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA Abstract: Topical zinc has been used in the treatment of wounds for over 3,000 years, and is reported to have antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healin...

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Main Author: Maher SF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-06-01
Series:Chronic Wound Care Management and Research
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/chronic-venous-leg-ulcers-ndash-role-of-topical-zinc-peer-reviewed-article-CWCMR