Home > Journals > Journal of Dermatology

Journal of Dermatology

Submit your article Read this Journals View all journals
Full Text (PDF)
Case Report

Role of Topical Cholecalciferol Granules in the Recovery and Management of Thermal Burns

Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Tanya Gupta, Srinath R., Aman Abdullah K.N.

Author Information

Licence:

Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.


Journal of Dermatology 11(1):p 31-33, Jan- June 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/jd.2582.3582.11126.5

How Cite This Article:

Tanya Gupta, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Srinath R., et al. Role of Topical Cholecalciferol Granules in the Recovery and Management of Thermal Burns. J Derma. 2026; 11(1): 31-33.

Timeline

Received : February 17, 2026         Accepted : March 19, 2026          Published : June 30, 2026

Abstract

Thermal burns present many challenges in wound healing and management due to extensive tissue damage and a high risk of infection, which can delay recovery. Such wounds often exhibit deficiencies in essential chemokines and growth factors, necessitating external supplementation to support healing. This article explores the potential role of topical cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in managing thermal burn wounds. Materials and Methods: This case report describes the treatment of a 46-year-old male with a thermal burn on the face, neck and right upper limbextending from the hand to mid arm level. The wound exhibited signs of delayed healing despite standard care. Topical cholecalciferol was applied during routine dressing changes, and the wound’s progress was monitored over two weeks. Results: The wound demonstrated significant improvement, with visible evidence of healing and appearance of granylation tissue and epithelisation. Conclusion: Topical cholecalciferol shows promise as an adjunct therapy for enhancing wound healing in thermal burns. However, further studies involving larger patient populations are needed to validate its clinical effectiveness.

References

  • 1.   Jeffcoate WJ, Harding KG. Diabetic foot ulcers. Lancet. 2003 May 3; 361(9368): 1545-51.
  • 2.   Cowling T, Jones S. Topical antibiotics for infected wounds: A review of the clinical effectiveness and guidelines. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2018.
  • 3.   Shekhar C. An innovative technique in local antibiotic delivery method in open infected wounds of the musculoskeletal system. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2019 Jun; 18(2): 153-60.
  • 4.   Roeder B, Van Gils CC, Maling S. Antibiotic beads in the treatment of diabetic pedal osteomyelitis. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2000 MarApr; 39(2): 124-30.
  • 5.   Razzaghi R, Pourbagheri H, Momen-Heravi M, Bahmani F, Shadi J, Soleimani Z, et al. The effects of vitamin D supplementation on wound healing and metabolic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: a randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled trial. J Diabetes Complications. 2017 Apr; 31(4): 766-72.
  • 6.   Reins RY, Hanlon SD, Magadi S, McDermott AM. Effects of topically applied vitamin D during corneal wound healing. PLoS One. 2016 Apr 20; 11(4): e0152889.
  • 7.   Umar M, Sastry KS, Al Ali F, Al-Khulaifi M, Wang E, Chouchane AI. Vitamin D and the pathophysiology of inflammatory skin diseases. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2018; 31(2): 74-86.

Data Sharing Statement

There are no additional data available. All raw data and code are available upon request.

Funding

This research received no funding.

Author Contributions

All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

Ethics Declaration

This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

About this article

Cite this article

Tanya Gupta, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Srinath R., et al. Role of Topical Cholecalciferol Granules in the Recovery and Management of Thermal Burns. J Derma. 2026; 11(1): 31-33.

Licence:

Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.


Received Accepted Published
February 17, 2026 March 19, 2026 June 30, 2026
DOI: 10.21088/jd.2582.3582.11126.5

Keywords

Thermal burnsWound healing •Burn managementInfection controlDelayed healingGrowth factors •Adjunct therapyCholecalciferolhermal BurnsWound Management

Article Level Metrics

Last Updated

Monday 27 July 2026, 14:05:40 (IST)

703

Accesses

4
106
00

Citations


NA
NA
NA

Download citation


Article Keywords

Keyword Highlighting

Highlight selected keywords in the article text.


Timeline

Received February 17, 2026
Accepted March 19, 2026
Published June 30, 2026

licence

Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.



Access this article

Reprint Order Form
Buy this Article
Institutional Subscriptions

Share