Effect of the cream based on Croton lechleri Müll. Arg. in the treatment of diabetic patients' ulcers: a case study

Abstract

Ulcers development in lower limbs is a potential complication known in Diabetes mellitus patients. Conventional medicines frequently do not show desired efficacy, resulting in adverse effects. In this sense, the seek for natural treatments, effective, easy to obtain and handle and at the same time with low cost, becomes a therapeutic alternatives for the ulcers treatment. The aim of this study was to verify the healing potential of a cream made with Croton lechleri Müll.Arg. sap, when applied in diabetic patients ulcers. It is concluded that the cream made with Croton lechleri Müll.Arg. sap showed healing potential, however, several variables should be evaluated and considered simultaneously, since diabetes is a multifactorial disease.