Wound type | Intervention | Studies | Number of patients | Healing |
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*RCTs = randomised controlled trials; nRCTs = non-randomised controlled trials. | ||||
Venous ulcers | Systemic agents | 2 RCTs | 84 | No improvement |
Topical agents | 5 RCTs, 2 nRCTs | 449 | 3 of 7 improved | |
Mixed causes | Systemic agents | 2 RCTs | 85 | Both improved |
Topical agents | 3 RCTs, 2 nRCTs | 128 | 3 of 5 improved | |
Pressure ulcers | Topical agents | 3 RCTs | 169 | 1 of 3 improved |
Diabetic ulcers | Systemic agents | 2 RCTs | 104 | No improvement |
Topical agents | 1 RCT | 29 | Improvement | |
Pilonidal sinuses | Systemic agents | 2 RCTs, 1 nRCT | 190 | 2 of 3 improved |
Topical agents | 3 RCTs | 198 | 1 of 3 improved |