What is combination therapy in wound healing?

From psychotherapy to physical therapy to immunotherapy, hundreds of treatment options are made feasible by modern medicine. Doctors sometimes find value in combining two or more treatment methods to better facilitate healing. Here's what to know about combination therapy and its application in wound care: "Combining methods can help combat the body's resistance to the treatment." Understanding combination therapy Combination therapy is when doctors treat diseases, injuries or other medical conditions with two or more drugs or therapies. The idea is that if one alone does not work, combining methods can help combat the body's resistance to the treatment.  Combination therapy is an especially common treatment method for complex diseases, such as cancer. When compared to singular approaches, combination therapy can increase the patient's chances of entering long-term remission and reduce internal damage, according to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Researchers continue to test the success of combination therapy for several health conditions, including rare infections, spinal cord injuries, dyslipidemia, pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic wounds. Applying combination therapy in wound care A team of researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine recently developed a new combination therapy to promote wound healing. They combined a gene-suppressing drug with an over-the-counter gel designed to keep wounds moist and prev...
Source: Advanced Tissue - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Wound care products Source Type: news