Background: Burns is a form of tissue damage caused by high temperatures. Echinometra matthaei sea urchins have several secondary metabolites that can potentially help in the healing process burns. In this study, 70% E. ethanol extract was formulated O / W (oil water) type cream preparations which were applied topically. Objective: This study aims to determine effectiveness on second-degree bur...

INTRODUCTION Injuries caused by sea urchins are the most common caused by marine animals in humans in Brazil, with the black sea urchin (Echinometra lucunter) causing the most injuries to bathers. METHODS This study observed 314 human wounds with emphasis on the early observation of clinical signs and symptoms and their implications on the recommended treatment. RESULTS All the injuries wer...