The Use of Timolol and Alginate in a Variety of Chronic Wounds Unresponsive to Traditional Therapies

Introduction: Chronic wounds that do not respond to the standard wound treatment therapies impact a patient’s economic well-being and general quality of life and require clinicians to incorporate innovative and effective wound care strategies. Methods: Topical Timolol and alginate applied on a daily basis, by the patient or caregiver, to a variety of chronic wounds. The patients were as- sessed weekly or biweekly and debridement’s were performed as needed. Results: Topical Timolol and alginate lead to reduction in wound size and eventual closure of recalcitrant wounds. Discussion: Topical Timolol presents as a viable avenue used to heal wounds. Clinicians should be encouraged to try this modality in those wounds not responding to the traditional wound therapies.