 This study examined the effects of a propolis-based polyvinyl alcohol, PVA, hydrogel on wound healing. The study found that the PVA hydrogel had significantly higher wound contraction than a control group, indicating that it could potentially be used as a treatment for wounds. Additionally, the PVA hydrogel exhibited faster re-epithelialization compared to a control group, suggesting that it could be used to speed up the healing process. This article was authored by Harshad S. Kapair, Prabunjan S. Jairam, Satana S. Raut and others.