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To evaluate the biological properties of topical honey and summarize published clinical evidence regarding its role in paediatric wound management.

August 1, 2010British Journal of Nursing

Does honey have a role in paediatric wound management?

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SBStefan BittmannShangluo University ELElisabeth LuchterCarl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg MTMichael T. ThielWitten/Herdecke University

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Literature review reveals antimicrobial and tissue-healing benefits of topical honey in paediatric patients, highlighting its value as a complementary wound therapy.

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To evaluate the biological properties of topical honey and summarize published clinical evidence regarding its role in paediatric wound management.
Searched PubMed, BIOSIS, and ISI Web of Science databases using the search term 'honey'.
Excluded literature evaluating honey in combination with other therapeutic substances.
Topical honey provides antimicrobial activity and facilitates autolytic debridement of necrotic wound tissues.
Honey application initiates tissue regrowth in dormant wounds and exerts anti-inflammatory effects that decrease pain, oedema, and exudate production.

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Bittmann et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9c2dcd90ddd57cf2908d2d https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2010.19.sup5.77704

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Literature review reveals antimicrobial and tissue-healing benefits of topical honey in paediatric patients, highlighting its value as a complementary wound therapy.

Does honey have a role in paediatric wound management?

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Does honey have a role in paediatric wound management?

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