A Prospective Study Comparing Healing Time and Wound Closure of Alginate-Based Versus Povidone-Iodine Dressings in Chronic Non-Healing, Non-Malignant Ulcers

Authors

  • Dr. E. Bharath. M.S Author
  • Dr. K. Manivannan. M.S Author
  • Dr. R. Rajarajan, M.S Author
  • Dr. R. Gowri, M.S Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/m3th8e41

Keywords:

chronic ulcers, silver alginate dressing, wound healing.

Abstract

Aim And Objectives: This prospective study evaluated the efficacy of calcium and silver alginate dressings versus povidone-iodine dressings in chronic non-healing non-malignant ulcers. Sixty patients were randomized into two equal groups and treated accordingly over six months.

Result:The test group demonstrated a higher complete healing rate (66.67%) compared to the control group (36.67%), with a significant reduction in ulcer size (P=0.035). Calcium and silver alginate dressings promote granulation, reduce microbial load, and shorten healing time without complications.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that calcium and silver alginate dressings, though costlier, offer superior outcomes in managing chronic non-healing non-malignant ulcers.

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Published

2025-08-20

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 22s (2025)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

A Prospective Study Comparing Healing Time and Wound Closure of Alginate-Based Versus Povidone-Iodine Dressings in Chronic Non-Healing, Non-Malignant Ulcers . (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1212-1214. https://doi.org/10.64252/m3th8e41