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

ABSTRACT

Wound care is one of the main concerns of patients with diabetes This case involved a 55-year-old man with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus developed medial leg ulcer [2cm x 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. Patient referred to diabetic clinic with 2x2x2 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. Granulation tissue appeared within 5 days and in one month the ulcer resolved Two weeks later, the ulcer has not been recurred