Treatment of Diabetic Leg Ulcer by Local Application of Honey and Olive oil Mixture

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 a...

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Main Authors: M Zahmatkash (Author), M Rashidi (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, 2009-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: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.
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