Hair removal by a depilatory does not affect survival in rodent experimental flaps.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The current study looked at the effect of topically applied hair depilatory agent Nair on flap survival. In a 10 x 3-cm dorsal rat flap model, there were no statistically significant differences in survival noted on postoperative day 7 between control skin and flaps receiving 6 to 24 minutes of Nair preoperatively. Therefore, hair depilation by Nair can be used safely in this model.
Medical subject headings
- Graft Survival
- Hair Removal
- Skin Transplantation
- Thioglycolates