The Effect of Different Topical Agents (Silver Sulfadiazine, Povidone-Iodine, and Sodium Chloride 0.9%) on Burn Injuries in Rats

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Day 0 ((a1), (a2), (a3), and (a4)), day 7 ((b1), (b2), (b3), and (b4)), day 14 ((c1), (c2), (c3), and (c4)), and day 21 ((d1), (d2), (d3), and (d4)) of Masson trichrome staining. The arrows in (a1), (a2), (a3), and (a4) (→) show epidermis damage. The arrows in (b1), (b2), (b3), and (b4) show the fibroblasts which are few in number. The arrows in (c1), (c2), (c3), and (c4) (→) show a clear fibroblast increase and collagen formation. The arrows in (d1), (d2), (d3), and (d4) show a severe fibroblast increase and collagen formation. (×400).