Treating umbilical granuloma with topical clobetasol propionate cream at home is as effective as treating it with topical silver nitrate in the clinic

Abstract

Treating umbilical granuloma with topical clobetasol propionate cream (0.05%) at home is as effective as treating it with topical silver nitrate (99%) in the clinic.

Soluções de óxido de zinco e de nitrato de prata como alternativa para antissepsia de tetos de bovinos (teste in situ)

“…Mais aplicações tópicas dos compostos de prata são relatadas. O nitrato de prata é o tratamento preconizado para granulomas umbilicais de recém-nascidos, com a finalidade de reduzir o risco de infecção umbilical (Brodsgaard et al 2015). Solução aquosa contendo sais de prata é instilada nos olhos de crianças recém-nascidas para evitar infecções oculares neonatais (Silver 2003).…”

A Comparative Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Copper Sulpate versus Common Salt (Sodium Chloride) in the Treatment of Infantile Umbilical Granuloma

“…Following the infection or cord separation, a tiny portion of a slightly wet, bright red, flesh remains in the umbilical cord. Failure of epithelialization of this left-over granulation tissue leads to the formation of umbilical granuloma [4] . Typically, it has a smooth surface morphology although it may sometimes present in a pedunculated manner [5] .…”

“…Typically, it has a smooth surface morphology although it may sometimes present in a pedunculated manner [5] . In the cases of infection, oozing, discharge, and irritation may result if not treated on time [4] .…”

“…A number of different treatment modalities have been considered for UG. Some of these include cauterization with silver nitrate (most commonly used), common salt, copper sulfate, cryotherapy, alcohol, and ligation of the granuloma [4,6] . However, there is presently no consensus in the literature as regards to a single effective treatment option for the management of UG.…”

“…However, there is presently no consensus in the literature as regards to a single effective treatment option for the management of UG. For example, a study carried out by Brødsgaard et al [4] showed that Clobetasol propionate cream is similar in efficacy to topical silver nitrate. On the other hand, Annapurna et al [6] revealed that copper sulfate is a better treatment option as compared to common salt.…”