Effect of Propolis on Experimental Cutaneous Wound Healing in Dogs
Author
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study evaluates clinically the effect of propolis paste on healing of cutaneous wound in dogs.
Under general anesthesia and complete aseptic conditions, two full thickness skin wounds (3 cm diameter) were created in each side of the chest in five dogs, one dorsal and one ventral, with 10 cm between them.
These wounds were randomly allocated into two groups, control group (10 wounds) and propolis group (10 wounds).
Both groups were represented in each dog.
The wounds were cleaned with normal saline solution and dressed with macrogol ointment in control group and propolis paste in propolis group, twice daily till complete wound healing.
Measurement of the wound area (cm2) was monitored planimetrically at 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days after injury.
The data were analyzed statistically.
The results revealed a significant reduction in the wound surface area in the propolis group after 14 and 21 days compared to control group.
The wound reepithelization, contraction, and total wound healing were faster in propolis group than in control group during five weeks of study.
In conclusion, propolis paste has a positive impact on cutaneous wound healing and it may be suggested for treating various types of wounds in animals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu-Seida, Ashraf M.. 2015. Effect of Propolis on Experimental Cutaneous Wound Healing in Dogs. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079388
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu-Seida, Ashraf M.. Effect of Propolis on Experimental Cutaneous Wound Healing in Dogs. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079388
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu-Seida, Ashraf M.. Effect of Propolis on Experimental Cutaneous Wound Healing in Dogs. Veterinary Medicine International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079388
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1079388