Topical phenytoin improves wound healing with analgesic and antibacterial properties and minimal side effects: a systematic review.

Background: Although phenytoin's potential benefits in wound healing, pain relief, and infection control across various wound types have been previously reported, its use in wound care remains limited.

Objective: To conduct a comprehensive review to assess the efficacy of topical phenytoin compared with standard and alternative treatments for different wound types.

Materials And Methods: The authors last searched Cochrane Library, PubMed, PubMed Central, and MEDLINE in June 2023.