Leg ulcer management with topical medical honey

Abstract

Three case studies of patients with leg ulceration are used to illustrate the effectiveness of Medihoney™ antibacterial wound gel (Medical honey) in wound healing via wound bed preparation. The aim was to improve the patient’s quality of life, during the healing process, through provision of comfort, reduction in pain and protection from infection. Three patients with chronic leg ulceration were assessed as potentially benefiting from the action of medical honey to achieve wound healing. Patient selection was based on structured leg ulcer assessment. The aetiology of ulceration in patient 1 was mixed arterial and venous, and in patient 2 and 3, venous. All had several years’ history of reoccurrence. Promotion of healing occurred in all instances with a reduction in the incidence of infection, reduction in pain and the provision of comfort. Antibacterial medical honey should therefore be considered as a dressing option when assessing and managing chronic wounds.

Uso de la miel en el manejo de las úlceras crónicas de miembros inferiores en el adulto. Revisión sistemática

“…El manejo convencional con vendaje compresivo se ve enfrentado a manejos alternativos, dentro de los cuales se destaca, a nivel mundial, el uso de la miel. Sin importar el contexto cultural; múltiples estudios descriptivos han reportado resultados favorables con el uso de este alimento (9)(10)(11)(12)(13).…”