Maria Letizia Iabichella
Helios Med Onlus, Pozzallo (RG),
Italy
Research Article
The Use of a Mixture of Hypericum Perforatum and Azadirachta indica for the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Case Series
Author(s): Maria Letizia IabichellaMaria Letizia Iabichella
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) represent a growing health care issue worldwide, representing one of the most dramatic consequences of poorly controlled diabetes. A first successful experience on a patient with extremely advanced feet ulcers treated with a mixture of Hypericum perforatum and Azadirachta indica (Hyperoil™) has induced us to use the same treatment on a series of patients with less severe ulcers. Aim of this report is to summarize the results observed in this case series.
Methods: All patients afferent to the Wound Care Units of Pisa, Ragusa and Modena - Italy (WCU) from June 2012 to June 2013 followed a standardized diagnostic/therapeutic scheme to manage diabetes and coexisting conditions. All DFUs were treated with Hyperoil™ at home, when diabetes was well compensated at.. View More»
