Olive Oil Shows Promise for Wound Healing of Ulcers.
Cutis
; 113(6): 260-263, 2024 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39082992
ABSTRACT
In proper skin healing, inflammation will stop once the harmful microbes are removed. However, an excess and prolongation of inflammation can result in delayed healing. Thus, interventions that can limit the amount of inflammation can help promote wound healing. The use of olive oil in wound therapy has been of great interest. Herein, we will review studies that investigated the use of olive oil on diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, perineal ulcers, and chronic ulcers.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wound Healing
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Olive Oil
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
CUTIS
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Cutis
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United States