Self-care treatment for lymphoedema of lymphatic filariasis using integrative medicine

CONCLUSION: IM for lower limb lymphoedema successfully reduces limb volume and episodes of cellulitis, BEEPs leading to improved HQoL. It aligns with the WHO's LF treatment goals. It is a low-cost predominantly self-care management protocol. It can potentially change care models and improve lymphoedema patients' lives.PMID:37615507 | DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljad310

Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Saravu R Narahari Madhur G Aggithaya Terence J Ryan Kunnathody Muralidharan Peter J Franks Christine Moffatt Peter S Mortimer Source Type: research