They spoke with Dr. Kevin Foster, the burn center's medical director and surgical-research director, who petitioned the FDA for permission. A week later, the procedure was approved.

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream is a topical antibacterial drug used to treat or prevent bacterial infections associated with burns. It works against a ...

Use of 2OCA for wound closure after dermatologic surgery on the lower extremities is associated with improved outcomes compared with sutures.