Management of diabetic foot ulcers: dermatology perspective

Adi Agung Anantawijaya Daryago (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Fitriani Fitriani (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Soenarto Kartowigno (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Inda Astri Aryani (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Yulia Farida Yahya (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Sarah Diba (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya/Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia)
Aurelia Stephanie (Department of Dermatology and Venereology Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana/Sanglah General Hospital, Denpasar, Indonesia)

Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021)

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic and complex disease that affects various parts of the body. It can lead to multiple systemic complications and also cutaneous manifestation. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most devastating complications of DM in dermatology. The main etiology is an increase in plasma glucose, risk factors, or comorbidities due to DM itself. Neglected DFU can lead to further complications, including high amputation and mortality rates; thus, the healing of ulcers is the main objective of the treatment. Management is divided into the standard of care and adjuvant therapies. This study aims to optimize DFU management, so it can provide proper treatment and prevent complications.