Becaplermin gel (PDGF-BB) as topical wound therapy. Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation DATA Committee

Becaplermin gel is the first topical growth factor to demonstrate therapeutic efficacy in the healing of diabetic wounds. For diabetic patients who have poorly healing ulcers despite good perfusion and a reasonable trial of wound care, this product may be of considerable benefit. It should be tried for a 2-week time period and the results objectively assessed before continuation of therapy.