Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic inflammatory condition. It is characterised by painful, rapidly expanding, violaceous, undermined ulcers. Immunosuppressants are key to management, but large chronic ulcers often result. University Hospital Birmingham, UK, evaluated MPPT in three patients with chronic inactive stable PG ulcers. The patients were…
A 7 year old Dalmatian had a history of recurring, itchy skin problems. It was on chronic steroid treatment to manage the condition, but developed an 6 cm long lick granuloma on leg with secondary infection. SertaSil was applied to the wound daily. Within a week, the dog…
A Labrador had a 6 cm2 moist eczema lesion on the cheek. The area was shaved, cleaned, dried, sprinkled with SertaSil and left uncovered. 4 hours later, maceration and spreading had stopped. 12 hours later, edges were showing clear signs of healing and the wound was dry. SertaSil…
A dog had a 9 cm2 hot spot on the head. The dog was to appear in an exhibition and therefore the area was not shaved, but only loose hairs removed. The area was cleansed and SertaSil applied. At check-up eight hours later, healing was clearly in progress…
We, Willingsford, are recruiting volunteers with active HS lesions. The aim of the evaluation is to optimise the ease-of-use of Aprobaxil as first-line treatment of active Hidradenitis Suppurativa lesions without sinus tracts. Purpose The overall purpose of the study is to determine how to optimally use Aprobaxil…
The exact underlying cause of HS is unknown, but both genetic and environmental factors seem to be involved. Recently it has been established that HS is associated with an unusually reduced microbiome. The biofilm in HS affected areas is thinner than usual and it contains fewer bacteria1 and…