PURLs: A new adjunctive Tx option for venous stasis ulcers

J Fam Pract. 2015 Mar;64(3):182-4.

Abstract

Adding simvastatin to standard wound care improves ulcer healing rates and times as well as the patient's quality of life.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Simvastatin / administration & dosage*
  • Varicose Ulcer / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Simvastatin