Effect of Local Application of Boron on Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2015-03-01
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Summary
Boron as a naturally occurring element has some metabolic and inflammatory actions. The
antibacterial activity against gram negative bacteria is also known. Boron deficiency is
shown to be related with impaired wound bone healing in rats. Therefore, special wound care
formulas containing boron may have some positive effect on wound healing of the patients with
diabetic foot ulcers.