From Risk of Amputation to Complete Wound Healing: The Role of Diperoxochloric Acid in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment

Abstract

Patients with diabetes mellitus are at risk for developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which significantly affect the quality
of life and can lead to lower limb amputation. This report describes a case of a nonhealing DFU, treated successfully with a
topical solution containing ‘Diperoxochloric acid’ (DPOCL). A 46-year-old female with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus
and hypertension came with a nonhealing abscess on her left great toe, for which amputation had been initially recommended.
The use of DPOCL reduced the wound size by approximately 70% in 1 week and complete wound closure was observed in
28 days. This demonstrates the potential of DPOCL as an alternative therapy in DFU in wound care.