Abstract: A method for the drying and diminution of cutaneous and mucosal lesions and the relief of the sensations of burning, pain and itching of cutaneous and mucosal surfaces is discussed. The process comprises the step of topically applying to the situs of the condition being treated, a composition consisting essentially of (A) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (1) aminocaproic acid, (2) a compound of the formula 4NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.4 COOH.CaX.sub.2 wherein X is chloride or bromide, or (3) mixtures thereof, and (B) an inert, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Method for promoting the growth of new connective tissue over a surface wound wherein at least a portion of the epithelium has been damaged or removed. The method comprises coating the wound with a composition consisting essentially of a connective tissue promoting agent selected from the group consisting of: (1) pulverized absorbable gelatin sponge, (2) aminocaproic acid, (3) a compound of the formula 4NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.4 COOH.CaX.sub.2 wherein X is chloride or bromide, or (4) mixtures thereof, said composition being present in an amount sufficient to produce new connective tissue over the surface wound. The process is particularly useful for treating both contaminated and uncontaminated, denuded, ulcerated, and/or burned tissue.

Abstract: Method for grafting of a surface of donor tissue to a recipient tissue surface comprising the steps of coating freshly exposed recipient tissue surface with a composition consisting essentially of a connective tissue growth-promoting agent which is pulverized absorbable gelatin sponge, aminocaproic acid, compounds of the formula 4NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.4 COOX.multidot.CaX.sub.2 wherein X is chloride or bromide or mixtures thereof. Donor tissue is then placed onto the recipient surface whereby said composition forms an interface between the donor tissue surface and the surface of the recipient tissue.

Abstract: Compositions useful for the repair of depressed cutaneous scars comprising at least one fibrin stabilizer and plasma, if desired, wherein said fibrin stabilizer is present in an amount effective to maintain fibrin within a cavity preferably formed under said scar. One fibrin stabilizer used is finely-divided collagen. The compositions promote the build-up of new collagen within the aforementioned cavity.

Abstract: Compositions useful for the repair of depressed cutaneous scars comprising at least one fibrin stabilizer and plasma in an amount to provide sufficient fibrin within a cavity formed under the scar. The fibrin stabilizer or a mixture thereof is present in an amount effective to maintain the fibrin within the cavity and thereby cause the build-up of collagen within the cavity. A preferred composition comprises pulverized absorbable gelatin sponge and aminocaproic acid, or derivatives thereof, with plasma being used in combination thereof or permitted to flow naturally into the cavity immediately after the formation thereof. Methods for repairing depressed cutaneous scars including the step of introducing said compositions intradermally beneath the scar are also disclosed.