Is salt a good solution for diabetic foot ulcers?

Diabetic foot ulcer: Diabetic foot ulcers require an evaluation by a wound care professional or a podiatrist. Do not attempt to cure this type of wound by yourself. The literature does not support using salt in the wound to help with healing.

No: Salt is not a treatment for diabetic ulcers which should be properly managed by a foot and ankle specialist or wound care specialist in conjunction with the patient's primary care provider.

No: Salt solutions such as saline is physiologic to the human body, but pure salt water solution in high concentrations is detrimental to wound healing.

Saline: Saline solution which is a salt water solution is a common type of cleanser used to clean diabetic foot ulcers.