Evaluation of Porcine-Derived Placental Powder for Skin Wound Healing in a Rat Model

The study evaluated the effectiveness of porcine-derived placental powder (PP) in treating skin wounds using a rat model. It compared PP, porcine-derived placental membrane (PM), and human-derived amniotic membrane (HM) across 36 rats. Results showed no significant differences in wound area, inflammation, or collagen between treatments. However, PP-treated wounds exhibited lower inflammation scores at Day 3 and demonstrated trends of improved healing, including better crust formation, reduced inflammation, enhanced hair follicle growth, re-epithelialization, and collagen formation. These findings suggest that PP may offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative for wound healing.