A new animal model was used to study the effect of topical agents on wound healing. A weak- (hydrocortisone cream 1%) and medium-strength (fluocinolone acetonide ointment 0.025%) steroid and their vehicles were applied to full-thickness skin wounds placed on the backs of female Syrian hamsters. Wound healing was significantly retarded by both steroids when compared to their vehicles. Fluocinolone had a greater inhibitory effect than hydrocortisone.
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