Topical Simvastatin Shown to Accelerate Wound Healing in Diabetes

[Northerner]

Delayed wound healing is a major complication of diabetes because the physiological changes in tissues and cells impair the wound healing process. This can result in additional disease outcomes such as diabetic foot ulcer, a significant cause of morbidity in the growing population of diabetic patients. A new study has found that topically applied simvastatin accelerates wound healing in diabetic mice, suggesting important implications for humans with diabetes.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121127130157.htm

 

[trophywench]

Ooooh - it has a use after all. Awesome.

Health Warning to diabetics - do not rub your eyes after applying this preparation

 

[Austin Mini]

Strange you say that. Last year I was testing a new aero engine on the bench for my Remote Control aeroplane and I stuck my finger in the way of the 'prop' by accident. I had a very deep gash with loads of bright red blood. I held the gashed finger and plastered elastoplast to hold it together (I should have had stitches). But it healed in record time, under a week no plasters. I am on 40mg Simvastatin's since 2002.