An important addition to conventional treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerates the healing process upto 3 times faster, aiding in an advanced recovery, it has been used to assist recuperation of diabetic foot, chemotherapy and radiotherapy ulcers, skin transplants, pressure sores and burns.
The production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is stimulated by increased vascularization and blood supply to the affected area. The development of microcirculation encourages angiogenesis, this accelerates the healing process.