A Comparative Study of Honey and Phenytoin Dressings for Chronic Wounds

Dubhashi, Siddharth P.; Sindwani, Rajat Dinesh

doi:10.1007/s12262-015-1251-6

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“…In their study, Dubhashi et al compared the effects of honey and phenytoin on the treatment of chronic ulcers. They claimed that honey and phenytoin were more effective in eliminating infection and pain in the experimental group, and honey was far more effective than phenytoin in relieving pain and reducing the ulcer odor (45).…”

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Effectiveness of Olea Herbal Ointment on Episiotomy Wound Healing Among Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Torkashvand¹,

Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari

Donyaei-Mobarrez

et al. 2021

Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod

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Background: Episiotomy is a surgical incision in the perineal region to increase the vaginal diameter during delivery. Since the perineal region is not well visible to the mothers and there is a possibility of infection for the episiotomy wound by vaginal and rectal bacteria, such a cut is associated with infection and delay in wound healing. Objectives: This study aimed to detect the effect of Olea ointment on episiotomy wound healing among primiparous women. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial included 73 women referring to the Al-Zahra educational, research, and remedial center in Rasht, Iran, during 2017 - 18. Women were randomly assigned into two groups: Intervention group (n = 39) and control group (n = 34). Episiotomy wound healing was assessed using the REEDA scale prior to the intervention, 2 and 24 hours following the first intervention, and 5 and 10 days after delivery. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, independent t-test, repeated-measure test, Friedman test, and chi-square. Results: The mean baseline scores of REEDA was 2.72 ± 0.46 in the Olea ointment group and 2.71 ± 0.46 in the control group; however, there no statistically significant difference between the two groups. On the other hand, the episiotomy healing scores in the Olea ointment group were significantly lower than those of the control group at four intervals in the follow-up assessments: -0.34 (95% CI: -0.56 to -0.12) two hours after intervention, -0.63(95% CI: -0.89 to -0.37) 24 hours after intervention, -0.30 (95% CI: -0.48 to -0.12) on Day 5 postpartum, and -0.29 (95% CI: -0.46 to -0.13) on Day 10 postpartum. Conclusions: The present findings suggested that the Olea ointment facilitated wound healing episiotomy; however, further studies are suggested to support these data.

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Effectiveness of Olea Herbal Ointment on Episiotomy Wound Healing Among Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Torkashvand¹,

Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari

Donyaei-Mobarrez

et al. 2021

Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod

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“…It is still being used as a dressing material for burn wounds, decubitus ulcers, gunshot wounds and wound dehiscence. It enhances auto debridement by absorbing edematous fluid around the ulcer margins and promotes granulation tissue formation and epithelization [19].…”

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A comparative study of topical sucralfate versus honey dressing in the management of diabetic foot ulcer

2019

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Background and Objectives: Local wound care is one of the mainstays in the management protocol for diabetic foot ulcers. Sucralfate and honey are inexpensive and easily available agents for local dressing. They are highly efficacious in achieving faster and better healing. Our study compares the effect of topical sucralfate with honey dressings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: We conducted a prospective study on 50 patients of Diabetic foot ulcer admitted indoor and were evaluated clinically. Patients were divided into Group A (n=25) and Group B (n=25). Group A patients treated with topical application of Sucralfate and Group B patients were treated with topical honey. Wounds in both groups were inspected at the end of 7 days, 14 days and 21 days. Results in the two groups were compared and interpreted. Results: In our study, mean ulcer size was reduced in both the groups on day 7, day 14, and day21 (p>0.5). The percentage of reduction in mean ulcer size in Group A was 59.53% compared to 55.05% in Group B at the end of 21 days (p value > 0.05). Completely epithelized ulcers were 10 (40%) in Group A and 9 (36%) in Group B respectively. Complete epithelization of ulcer or ulcer bed ready for split skin grafting (primary end point of study) was 21.04 days in Group A and 23.20 days in Group B (P value < 0.05). Conclusion: Even though topical sucralfate and honey were both found to be effective in enhancing the wound healing process in diabetic foot ulcers, topical sucralfate was found to be better when compared to honey for local application.

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“…Chronic wounds have been defined as 'wounds that do not heal properly during an amount of time that normally should be sufficient for healing'. 1 While some studies have specified actual cut-off times for healing, in the range from 4 weeks up to more than 3 months, [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] there is no consensus for the duration of chronicity, with authors advocating a need for further research in the area. [10][11][12] The lack of consensus on a definition has been a constraint on the effective management of chronic wounds, while also hampering comparisons between separate clinical retrospective or prospective studies.…”

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A narrative review of the epidemiology and economics of chronic wounds

2021

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Chronic wounds have a debilitating effect on the quality of life of many individuals, and the large economic impact on health system budgets warrants greater attention in policy making and condition management than is currently evident. The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the nature and extent of the chronic wound problem that confronts health systems across the world. The first section is used to highlight the underlying epidemiology relating to chronic wounds, while the second explores the economic costs associated with them and the relative efficiency of measures designed to manage them.

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A Comparative Study of Honey and Phenytoin Dressings for Chronic Wounds

Cited by 19 publications

References 23 publications

Effectiveness of Olea Herbal Ointment on Episiotomy Wound Healing Among Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Olea Herbal Ointment on Episiotomy Wound Healing Among Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A comparative study of topical sucralfate versus honey dressing in the management of diabetic foot ulcer

A narrative review of the epidemiology and economics of chronic wounds

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