Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Cicaglocal on Wound Healing After Mohs Surgery in Patients With Skin Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Ali Asilian, Parisa Mohammadian, Hadiseh Mahram, Reza Shahriarirad, Mohammad Bigham
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Abstract
Background
Mohs micrographic surgery is the gold standard treatment for skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive anatomic areas, with a cure rate close to 100%. Managing post-Mohs surgery wounds can pose challenges, particularly in elderly patients. This study evaluates the Cicaglocal drug, a supplement with bromelain, Centella asiatica, hyaluronan, vitamins, and minerals, for enhancing wound healing post-Mohs surgery.
Method
This double-blinded, randomized clinical trial conducted at Al-Zahra Hospital in 2023 involved 24 patients aged 50–80 with SCC or BCC undergoing Mohs surgery. Patients were randomized into two groups Cicaglocal and placebo. Treatments were administered postoperatively, and outcomes such as erythema reduction, early healing score (EHS), full recovery, and patient and physician satisfaction levels were evaluated 7 and 14 days after initiation. Data were collected through clinical assessments and standardized wound photographs.
Result
Oral Cicaglocal demonstrated significantly improved outcomes compared to their respective placebo groups in terms of erythema score, EHS, full recovery score, and patient and physician satisfaction levels.
Conclusion
Cicaglocal can enhance wound healing and lead to improved clinical outcomes following Mohs micrographic surgery.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology publishes high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of cosmetic dermatology with the aim to foster the highest standards of patient care in cosmetic dermatology. Published quarterly, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology facilitates continuing professional development and provides a forum for the exchange of scientific research and innovative techniques.
The scope of coverage includes, but will not be limited to: healthy skin; skin maintenance; ageing skin; photodamage and photoprotection; rejuvenation; biochemistry, endocrinology and neuroimmunology of healthy skin; imaging; skin measurement; quality of life; skin types; sensitive skin; rosacea and acne; sebum; sweat; fat; phlebology; hair conservation, restoration and removal; nails and nail surgery; pigment; psychological and medicolegal issues; retinoids; cosmetic chemistry; dermopharmacy; cosmeceuticals; toiletries; striae; cellulite; cosmetic dermatological surgery; blepharoplasty; liposuction; surgical complications; botulinum; fillers, peels and dermabrasion; local and tumescent anaesthesia; electrosurgery; lasers, including laser physics, laser research and safety, vascular lasers, pigment lasers, hair removal lasers, tattoo removal lasers, resurfacing lasers, dermal remodelling lasers and laser complications.