HighlightsPost-bariatric patients undergoing body-contouring surgery after massive weight loss have increased risk of wound complications.Treatment with topical medical grade honey can result in effective wound healing.Outpatient wound treatment and good patient satisfaction.
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Penile denudation can be treated either with reconstructive surgery or conservatively using Manuka honey dressings.
Split-, full-thickness skin graft or local skin flap are surgical reconstructive possibilities regarding penile denudation.
Methylglyoxal is responsible for the antibacterial activity in Manuka honey contrarily to other types of honey.
Manuka honey treatment requires a minimum of medical training and be used in the out-patient clinic.
A wide variety of wound types can benefit from Manuka honey dressings.
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