Comparison of Healing Time for Burn Wounds with Fundermol Ointment and Silver Sulfadiazine
Author Information
Author(s): Daryabeigi Reza, Heidari Mohammad, Hosseini Sayed Abbas, Omranifar Mahmoud
Primary Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of fundermol herbal ointment and 1% silver sulfadiazine cream in treating second degree burn wounds.
Conclusion
Fundermol ointment accelerates the healing of burn wounds compared to silver sulfadiazine.
Supporting Evidence
- Fundermol ointment reduced the mean healing time to 4.4 days compared to 5.9 days for silver sulfadiazine.
- 74% of the participants were male, indicating a higher prevalence of burns in men.
- Most burn injuries were caused by hot liquids, followed by flames and hot objects.
Takeaway
This study found that a herbal ointment called fundermol helps burn wounds heal faster than a common cream called silver sulfadiazine.
Methodology
A clinical trial with 50 patients randomly assigned to receive either fundermol or silver sulfadiazine, with daily dressing changes until healing.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific clinic and may not be generalizable to all burn patients.
Participant Demographics
74% male, ages 2-60, with 2nd degree burns covering 1% to 10% of body surface area.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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