Treatment of diabetic leg ulcer by local application of honey and olive oil mixture

Autor:	Zahmatkash, M., Maryam Rashidi
Předmět:	RA1190-1270 Toxicology. Poisons diabetic leg ulcer honey Therapeutics. Pharmacology RM1-950 olive oil
Zdroj:	Scopus-Elsevier Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol 8, Iss 29, Pp 36-40 (2009)
Popis:	Background: Wound care is one of the main concerns of patients with diabetes. Objective: This case involved a 55-year-old man with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus developed medial leg ulcer (2cm × 2cm) due to accident, for which he received currently recommended therapy, including antibiotic and betadin dressing. After 2 months of care the ulcer did not improved. Methods: Patient referred to diabetic clinic with 2×2×2 cm medial leg ulcer. After rule out of osteomylitis and discontinuation of antibiotic and betadin dressing, once-daily thick applications of honey and olive oil mixture were started. Results: Granulation tissue appeared within 5 days and in one month the ulcer resolved. Conclusion: Two weeks later, the ulcer has not been recurred.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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