What do systematic reviews say?

Topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) vs topical non‐antimicrobial agent

It is very uncertain whether topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) changes proportion of wounds healed Up to 24 weeks' compared with non‐antimicrobial topical agents (non‐dressing) (very low certainty).

• Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 2.82 [0.56, 14.23]
  3 studies · 112 participants
  Very low

Topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) vs topical non‐antimicrobial agent

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) vs topical non‐antimicrobial agent

Topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) showed no clear difference in resolution of infection Up to 24 weeks' compared with non‐antimicrobial topical agents (non‐dressing) (low certainty).

• Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.16 [0.54, 2.51]
  1 study · 40 participants
  Low

Topical antimicrobial agents (non‐dressing) vs topical non‐antimicrobial agent

• Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 81 participants
  Very low