Abstract Title:

Using honey to heal a chronic wound in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa.

Abstract Source:

Br J Nurs. 2005 Oct 27;14(19 Suppl):S4-S12. PMID: 16301920

Abstract Author(s):

Jennie Hon

Abstract:

This case study details the healing of a chronic wound (20 years' duration) in a patient with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Many different dressings and creams had been used, and on occasions the wound began to heal but never progressed to closure. A honey impregnated dressing was used and the wound healed in 15 weeks. A brief overview of the dystrophic form of EB is given and some evidence for the efficacy of honey is presented.

Study Type : Human Study

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