Evaluation of manuka honey (leptospermum scoparium) in comparision to Conventional soframycin dressing in facial Abrasions: single blinded randomized Controlled trial.

Abstract

Introduction Facial trauma includes hard and soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries are most commonly seen in maxillofacial trauma and can range from a simple contusion or abrasion to more serious wounds involving the deeper anatomical structures. Abrasions are injuries to skin that are no deeper than the epidermis. These minor injuries are routinely neglected or treated with first aid dressings. This type of care usually results in a dry wound environment. To overcome the dry wound environment dressings based on honey have been used all over the world. There are many varieties of honey available. However, medical grade manuka honey has shown broader antimicrobial activity and thus recommended for wound management. Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of manuka honey dressing in patients with abrasions over facial region with respect to wound healing, pain during dressing change, comfort to patient and frequency of dressing change in comparison with soframycin gauze dressing.