Pilot study using a structured magnetic field after skin excisions in 30 adults, testing wound strength by the early removal of sutures.

The trial tested the safety and efficacy of a device which aimed to modify skin repair after excisions since these are high tension skin wounds. The device included an active and control half so that each wound could demonstrate a difference. 30 adults who had a skin lesion removed wore the device for up to 3 days and then the wounds were tested by physical examination, photographing the wounds, and removing sutures early. Results Sutures were removed early (within three days) in 23 out of 30 wounds. Of these, sutures were removed from the active end in 20 out of 23 cases. One wound opened a number of hours after suture removal due to physical trauma possibly predisposed by a low vitamin-C level. Conclusion The application of the novel wound dressing was associated with reduced healing times and enabled the removal of sutures 1 day after the wound was closed in some patients.