Úlcera crônica tratada com gel de papaína 10% na Estratégia Saúde da Família: relato de experiência

Lower body ulcers are a public health problem due to the significant incidence, high cost and frequent recurrence. Often, the Family Strategy Unit team provides first contact care with the ulcer carrier, so is a requirement for the team to be updated about treatment options. A topical product used for treatment of cutaneous ulcers is 10% papain gel, due to its antibacterial and debridant characteristics of necrotic tissues and the promotion of tissue renovation. This report describes the experience of Family Strategy Unit team using 10% papain gel in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers, which regressed after thirty days of this use, with emphasis on the support by the specialist for the resolution of the case.