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Efficacy Of Common Salt Application On The Umbilical Granuloma In Infants
1Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, Pakistan.
Insights
Common salt effectively treats infant umbilical granuloma. This safe, inexpensive home remedy resolves 90% of cases with no side effects or recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Umbilical granuloma is a common neonatal condition.
- Existing treatments can be costly or have side effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of common plain salt for treating umbilical granuloma in infants.
- To assess safety and recurrence rates of salt treatment.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive case series study involving 50 infants with umbilical granuloma.
- Application of plain salt to the granuloma twice daily for three days.
- Assessment of granuloma resolution, adverse effects, and recurrence.
Main Results:
- Complete resolution of umbilical granuloma was observed in 45 out of 50 infants (90%).
- No adverse effects or recurrence of the granuloma were reported.
- The treatment demonstrated a high success rate and excellent safety profile.
Conclusions:
- Common plain salt is a simple, effective, and safe treatment for infant umbilical granuloma.
- It offers a cost-effective alternative to other available therapies.
- Further research could explore optimal salt application protocols.
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of the application of common plain salt for the treatment of umbilical granuloma in infants. The study design was descriptive case series and was conducted over a period of 12 months at the paediatric unit, Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, Pakistan. For this study a total of 50 infants with clinically evident umbilical granuloma were selected. Application of a pinch of common plain salt was advised on the granuloma twice a day for three consecutive days. Outcomes in the shape of complete resolution of the granuloma, adverse effects, and recurrence of granuloma were assessed. The number of patients responding well to the treatment was 45 (90%). The treatment showed good response and there was not any adverse effect or recurrence. It was concluded that the common plain salt is a simple, effective, safe, and cheaper option for the treatment of umbilical granuloma in infants.
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