Secondary intention wound healing using hypochlorous acid dressings: case report

Abstract

Wound healing by secondary intention is often difficult and costly to treat, with most patients being managed by private nurse practitioners (PNPs) or primary care wound clinics. Daily or less frequent dressings are the most common treatment method used where primary closure was not possible or following wound dehiscence after surgery. In such instances, wounds remain open for an extended time, thus making them prone to infection, biofilm formation and inflammation, which delays healing. Herein, we present case studies exploring the use of a pharmaceutical-grade hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solution to facilitate wound healing through secondary intention with limited scar formation.