Methods for treating a wound are provided herein. Such methods include a step of contacting the wound with an effective amount of a BRAF inhibitor. In some aspects, BRAF inhibitors may be part of a pharmaceutical composition. In such case, the pharmaceutical composition may include an effective amount of a BRAF inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In certain aspects, the pharmaceutical composition is a topical agent comprising an ointment, cream liquid, gel, hydrogel, or a spray. Further, in some embodiments, a BRAF inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof may be part of wound dressing for use in treating a wound. In this case, the wound dressing may be impregnated or coated with the BRAF inhibitor or pharmaceutical composition thereof.
