Abstract: A method for treating skin injuries is provided by administering a thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist systemically or topically to the skin area to be treated.

Abstract: An absorbent adhesive dressing is disclosed which is intended for use in treating wounds of the ulcer and burn type where there is significant wound exudate, which has a three layer sandwich-type construction having an occlusive film (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene etc.) as the outer layer, an absorbent layer of fibers (e.g. cellulose, synthetic fibers etc.) as the middle layer, and a wet-stick adhesive as the inner wound facing adhesive layer, wherein said adhesive layer is a continuous, substantially non-pourous layer having a porosity of less than 0.4 cc/sec/in.sup.2 which is made from an acrylic polymer having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics (e.g.

Abstract: Debriding tapes are disclosed which contain a proteolytic enzyme useful for debridement of eschar and necrotic tissue, e.g., subtilisin, bromelain, in dry powdered form on the adhesive mass surface of an occlusive or semi-occlusive surgical adhesive tape.