Assessment of the Effect of Topical ‘Scrophularia Striata’ Solution on Healing of Peristomal Wound in Patients Referring to Tehran Ostomy Association, 2023

This study investigates the effects of topical solution of Scrophularia Striata in the healing process of peristomal skin wounds in patients attending the Stoma. One hundred participants from June 2023 to September 2023 were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control) in blocks using software. The experimental group was instructed to apply the topical solution of Scrophularia Striata once daily, saturating the ulcer area completely using an applicator on the peristomal skin, repeating this process every day for 14 consecutive days. The control group received the usual Stoma Center instructions (using chamomile ointment). The study compared the impact of topical solution of Scrophularia Striata on Ostomy Skin Tool to assess ulcer-healing progress between the two groups. The analysis revealed that on the 21 days post-intervention. The wound ulcer improvement in the experimental group was significantly greater than in the control group (p < 0.001). The results of the study indicate that the topical solution of Scrophularia Striata has been effective and more efficient in improving peristomal skin wounds compared to other routine treatments in these patients. Considering the impact of this solution on peristomal skin ulcer healing, its use is recommended.