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Wound dressings signify a part of the organization of diabetic foot ulceration. Preferably, dressings should assuage symptoms, provide wound protection, and persuade healing. No single dressing fulfills all the requirements of a diabetic patient with an infected foot ulcer. Dressing’s research in this area is in general poor. On the other hand, each category of dressings has particular characteristics that aid selection. Non glue dressings are simple, low-cost, and well tolerate. Foam and alginate dressings are highly absorbent and effective for heavily exuding wounds Dressings contain inadine and silver may aid in managing wound infection. Occlusive dressings should be avoided for infected wounds. All dressings require frequent change for wound inspection. Profoundly exudation ulcers require frequent change to reduce maceration of surrounding skin. Dressing alternative should be guided by the characteristics of the ulcer, the requirements of the patient, and costs.

Keywords : Diabetic foot ulceration; Wound Healing; Dressing Materials.

Corresponding Author : Manikandan Dhayalan,Department of Chemistry, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi-642002, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India. Manikandandhayalan88@gmail.com