Using Beeswax, Olive Oil and Centaury Oil for Pressure Ulcers

Karabey, Tuba; Karagözoğlu, Şerife

doi:10.5336/caserep.2019-64740

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“…Beeswax also has flavonoids and antioxidants which have positive effects on the wound healing process when applied topically regulating the production of cytokines by skin inflammatory cells [88,89]. Virgin beeswax was observed to have antibacterial inhibition against different types of bacteria and also C. albicans yeast.…”

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Enhancing Skin Cicatrization with Natural Sources – The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) and Beeswax

Saretzky¹,

Cassini²

2023

Cosmetic Products and Industry - New Advances and Applications

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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance in patients with RDEB of an ointment with the following active ingredients: petroleum jelly (30%), cod liver oil (10%), beeswax, sunflower oil, BHT, sweet almond oil. The formulation does not contain antibiotics or corticosteroids. Methods: A prospective study was carried out on a cohort of ten patients diagnosed with RDEB confirmed by molecular biology that are followed at the Centre for Research in Genodermatosis and EB. Given the seriousness of the pathology and the difficulties in obtaining good results with the therapeutic resources available, a one-year pilot test was performed with the use of an off-label drug. The therapeutic effectiveness was evaluated as well as the tolerance and safety of the ointment. Patients with infected injuries, anaemic with hemoglobin levels lower than 8 g/dl or albumin levels lower than 3 g/dl were excluded from the study. Before starting the treatment, a complete blood test was carried out. Lesions were evaluated by a grading system considering the compromise, depth and edges of the injury. Photographs of the injuries were taken at the beginning and at weekly controls for the first month and later monthly. The ointment was applied after bathing on sterilised dressings, followed by the placement of secondary dressings that allowed the oxygenation of the lesions. Both applications were changed every 12 or 24 hours. Results: The drug was evaluated for the period of one-year in each patient. No adverse effects were observed. It was well tolerated and blood tests results were not affected. After 48 hours of initiating the treatment the patients reported: absence of pain, increase of average sleep, decrease in the use of analgesic medication, faster healing of blisters in the skin, diminishing the affected areas and significant improvement in life quality. Conclusions: Even though the number of patients in the study was small, the results obtained allow us to conclude that this medication may be beneficial to alleviate the signs and symptoms of patients with RDEB. Subsequent studies on a greater number of patients will allow the confirmation of the seen couraging results.

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Enhancing Skin Cicatrization with Natural Sources – The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) and Beeswax

Saretzky¹,

Cassini²

2023

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Bee-Derived Products: Chemical Composition and Applications in Skin Tissue Engineering

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Skin tissue regeneration is one of the population’s most common problems, and the complications that may appear in the healing process can have detrimental consequences. An alternative to conventional treatments could be represented by sustainable materials based on natural products, such as honey and its derivates (propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, and bee venom). They exhibit significant inhibitory activities against bacteria and have great potential in dermal tissue regeneration. Research in the pharmaceutical field demonstrates that conventional medication combined with bee products can deliver better results. The advantages include minimizing side effects and maintaining the same effectiveness by using low concentrations of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or chemotherapy drugs. Several studies suggested that bee products can replace the antimicrobial activity and efficiency of antibiotics, but further investigation is needed to establish a topical mixture’s potential, including honey, royal jelly, and propolis. Bee products seem to complete each other’s deficiencies, and their mixture may have a better impact on the wound healing process. The topic addressed in this paper highlights the usefulness of honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, and bee venom in the re-epithelization process and against most common bacterial infections.

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Using Beeswax, Olive Oil and Centaury Oil for Pressure Ulcers

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Enhancing Skin Cicatrization with Natural Sources – The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) and Beeswax

Enhancing Skin Cicatrization with Natural Sources – The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) and Beeswax

Bee-Derived Products: Chemical Composition and Applications in Skin Tissue Engineering

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