Vita Boyar, MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA

Safety and efficacy of hydrolyzed collagen in neonatal wounds

Collagen accounts for 30% of the protein of humans and 77% of the skin dry weight. Type 1 collagen is the most common type used in medicine. Collagen preparations enhance proliferative st...

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

08/19/2021

Hypochlorous acid: safe and effective cleansing solution in three neonatal and pediatric wounds of vascular origin

Neonatal and pediatric wounds of vascular origin vary from ulcerated hemangiomas and arteriovenous malformations to ischemic necrosis of extremities. Delicate underlying tissue, propensit...

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

08/19/2021

Pediatric challenge: hydroconductive dressing for peristomal skin injury

Skin breakdown and ulcerations are common complications of peristomal skin in children with tracheostomies. Maintenance of skin integrity can be challenging as increased secretions, persp...

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

01/28/2021

Cleansing neonatal and pediatric wounds: efficacy and safety of hypochlorous acid

Safe wound debridement is essential in pediatric practice. Neonatal skin, especially preterm skin, is underdeveloped and at risk for injury, enhanced systemic absorption of topical produc...

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

01/28/2021

Cleansing neonatal and pediatric wounds: efficacy and safety of hypochlorous acid

Safe wound debridement is essential in pediatric practice. Neonatal skin, especially preterm skin, is underdeveloped and at risk for injury, enhanced systemic absorption of topical produc...

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

11/23/2020

Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of a Concentrated Surfactant Gel in Management of Complex Neonatal and Pediatric Wounds

Background: Neonatal and pediatric wounds are unique in percutaneous absorption, systemic toxicity, difficult and painful application, and removal limit products utilized.

Vita Boyar , MD, FAAP, WCPS, FABWH, FAPWCA;

11/04/2019