Comparison between Topical Beta-Sitosterol and Topical Hirudin in Management of Facial Burns
Nourhan Mohamed,
Ahmed Abolnaga,
Amr Moghazy
et al.
Abstract:Background: Facial burns are challenging, as the aesthetic outcome is as important as the functional. Topical interventions are currently the cornerstone of treatment of facial burns. Although there is no gold standard agent for the treatment of facial burns, beta-sitosterol is the most commonly used as first line agent.Recombinant hirudin is an agent derived from medicinal leech and it has anti-thrombotic action, which is thought to have effect on facial burns healing.Objective: The objective of this study is… Show more
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