Skin, wounds and nails
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Chronic diabetic foot wound – documented case
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.
Chronic calf wound in diabetes – documented case
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.
Venous leg ulcer in a 92-year-old patient – documented healing course
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…
Post-traumatic lower leg wound with venous and heart failure: documented case
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.
Extensive necrotic wound of the foot: documented course of the case
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.
Ingrown toenail: why it develops, what helps and when treatment is needed
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.
Candida – symptoms, tests and when it is true candidiasis
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…
Open wound on the leg: healing process
An open wound on the leg may heal slowly because of impaired circulation, swelling, diabetes and other factors. Learn what affects wound healing and when medical assessment is needed.
Fungal nail infection: how to recognise it and what helps
Fungal nail infections often begin with a change in colour, thickening or crumbling of the nail, but not every nail change is caused by a fungal infection. Learn about the typical signs, treatment options and how to monitor progress, as improvement usually becomes visible only as a new, healthy part of the nail grows out.