Review Article

Skin-Derived Stem Cells for Wound Treatment Using Cultured Epidermal Autografts: Clinical Applications and Challenges

Table 2

Experiences with drug interactions on skin cells.

Chemical nameBrand nameToxicityReferences

Fusidic acid, tetracycline, virginiamycinDiverseHigh toxicities at clinically applied doses[72]
GentamycinDiverseFavorable safety profile at low concentrations[73, 83]
Impaired cell migration and proliferation at higher concentrations (0.1 to 1.0 mg/mL), thus the clinically applied dose in topical preparations (about 0.1% or 1 mg/g) may impair cell function
MafenideSulfamylon®Cytotoxic even at lower local concentrations, therefore not suitable as a topical agent[83]
PhenoxyethanolDiversePromising alternative to antiseptic solutions[72]
Polymyxin BDiverseDose-dependent detrimental effects[83]
Polymyxin B sulfate in combination with bacitracinPolysporin®Impaired proliferation at higher concentrations with the main effect being mediated by polymyxin B sulfate[83]
Polymyxin B sulfate in combination with neomycin sulfateNeosporin®Much more favorable safety profile, containing far less polymyxin B but exerting excellent antimicrobiotic effects, discussed as a well-suited topical antibiotic[83]
Povidone-iodineDiverseToxicity depends on the presence of serum (higher without)[72]