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1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
Journal of Wound Care
|October 13, 2023
Summary
Boric acid powder (BAP) effectively treated diabetic wounds by clearing necrosis and accelerating healing. This accessible agent offers a beneficial addition to systemic therapies for challenging diabetic wound care.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Diabetic wounds present significant challenges, impacting patient quality of life and often necessitating amputation.
- Multidisciplinary treatment approaches are crucial for managing complex diabetic wounds.
- Local therapies complement systemic treatments, aiding in wound healing and preventing severe complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of boric acid powder (BAP) in treating diabetic wounds.
- To explore BAP as a local therapeutic agent for wound debridement and healing acceleration.
Main Methods:
- Case study involving two patients with diabetic wounds.
- Application of boric acid powder (BAP) as a local wound therapy.
- Assessment of BAP's effects on necrosis and wound healing progression.
Main Results:
- Boric acid powder (BAP) application effectively cleared wound necrosis in both patients.
- Accelerated wound healing was observed following BAP treatment.
- BAP demonstrated bactericidal and fungicidal properties, alongside positive effects on angiogenesis and collagen synthesis.
Conclusions:
- Boric acid powder (BAP) is an accessible, easy-to-use, and effective agent for diabetic wound management.
- BAP shows promise as an adjunctive therapy to systemic treatments for hard-to-heal diabetic wounds.
- Further research into BAP's role in wound care is warranted.
