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In a man with diabetes, an open wound on the right foot persisted for several months following repeated necrectomies. During 155 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the measured open wound area decreased from 16.47 cm² to 1.16 cm², or by approximately 93%. Complete wound closure was not documented.

In a man with type 2 diabetes, a wound on the back of the lower leg persisted for several months after an injury caused by boot rubbing. A series of 20 original photographs documents the condition before the start of using Smrekovit Klasik and the gradual closure of the wound over the following weeks.

In a 92-year-old patient with confirmed heart failure, treatment with Marevan and borderline elevated blood sugar, a chronic lower leg ulcer was monitored. According to the family, it had been open for about a month and a half before the start of using Smrekovit Klasik. The case shows a photographically documented course from the initial condition in March 2026 to almost complete wound closure at the end of September 2026. It is…

According to the breeder, the foal did not have a normal suckling reflex after birth and did not adequately ingest colostrum during the first hours. Severe joint swelling, pain and marked difficulty getting up later developed. Alongside veterinary care and intensive supportive treatment, the breeder also used Smrekovit Ekstra for several months, and the foal survived to approximately nine months of age,…

Stomach pain is often felt in the upper abdomen or in the pit of the stomach. It may be burning, dull, cramping or related to food, and the cause is not always the stomach itself. Find out about the most common causes, warning signs and what may be appropriate to do for milder symptoms.

Documented case of a 77-year-old patient with venous and heart failure whose open lower leg wound was monitored after injury using serial photographs and measurements. During 19 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the estimated open wound area decreased from 25.08 cm² to 0 cm².

Documented case of a 77-year-old patient with venous and heart failure whose open lower leg wound was monitored after injury using serial photographs and measurements. During 19 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the estimated open wound area decreased from 25.08 cm² to 0 cm².

Documented case of an extensive post-traumatic necrotic wound of the left foot, monitored from the injury in February 2026 until wound closure and later follow-up. The case includes medical documentation, a photographic course, and time-documented monitoring of the use of Smrekovit Klasik as part of the overall wound care.

An ingrown toenail can cause pain, redness, swelling and even pus. We explain why it develops, what you can do at home, how we approach it at Smrekovit and when it is advisable to see a doctor.

Mouth ulcers are small, painful sores of the oral mucosa that most commonly appear on the inside of the lips and cheeks, beside the tongue or underneath it. They are not contagious, and most minor mouth ulcers heal on their own within one to two weeks. A few simple measures can help reduce irritation and pain, while long-lasting, very large or frequently recurring ulcers may…

Gingivitis most commonly develops due to dental plaque along the gum line. The gums may bleed during brushing, become swollen or sensitive, while pain is not necessarily present. The most important measures are thorough cleaning of the teeth and interdental spaces and, if needed, professional removal of tartar; if the gums are receding, pus is present or teeth become loose, a dental examination is needed.

A cold sore on the lip often begins with tingling, itching or a burning sensation, followed by small blisters and then a scab. It is most commonly caused by the HSV-1 virus, which remains in the body after infection and can become reactivated. Most recurrent outbreaks heal within about one to two weeks, but it is also important to know when a cold sore is contagious,…

Knee pain can have many different causes – from overuse or an injury to the meniscus, ligaments or tendons to osteoarthritis, inflammation or problems in other structures around the joint. When choosing the appropriate approach, it is therefore important first to determine where the pain is located, how it started and whether the problem comes from the joint itself or from the tissues around it.

Spruce resin and Boswellia resin are both natural tree resins, but they differ in botanical origin, chemical composition and research background. We compare their main constituents, similarities and differences, and explain why findings about one resin cannot automatically be applied to the other.

Ivo Konc, ki je leta 1990 izdelal prvo smrekovo mazilo je pri svojih 71 letih kot mladenič. V videu ob 30. obletnici (prihodnje leto) smrekovega mazila Smrekovit Klasik opisuje na kakšen način on uporablja Smrekovit izdelke. Pokaže tudi svojo gibljivost, saj še vedno naredi stojo na rokah, žensko "špago", dvigne nogo 2 m visoko in…

Candida is a yeast that can normally be present in the mouth, digestive tract, on the skin and genitals without causing any problems. A problem arises only when actual candidiasis develops – a local or, more rarely, invasive infection. Much more questionable are explanations that attribute fatigue, bloating, “brain fog” and many other non-specific symptoms to Candida without…

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries of the ankle joint. Find out how to recognize it, how milder and more severe ligament injuries differ, how long recovery usually takes and when medical assessment is needed.

We are publishing an interesting account by Viktorija Konc, wife of Ivo Konc, about the beginning of production of the first spruce resin ointment in 1990 and the end of production in Naklo in 2015, when production had already been taking place for several years in both Naklo and Ljubljana. Since then, production has continued only in Ljubljana. The year 1990 It all started with Požar. Ivo made the first…