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  • Tara Apr 25, 2012 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Beas because of your help my heel is better i am ordered the medihoney and the infection is gone and some of the dry wound peeled off but the problem is that area is very red and tender and i cant even touch it and also there is small patch of dry wound which is not coming off and when i put of heel down i feel like stepping on a nail. any thing you suggest ,. many thanks you are a life savor god bless you.
  • Beas Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Hi Tara, that's great to hear! Hard for me to say, I think I would continue to use Medihoney and wait if the hard part (scab?) will disappear. But maybe it is (underlying) scar tissue which may improve upon scar massaging (or silicone gel). What I would do is give it some more time and if it doesn't improve, consult my doctor about it. Thanks for your kind words!
  • Luke Apr 10, 2012 @ 12:09 am | delete
    Hello 7 months ago I damaged my toe due to my dog kept on walking on it/bouncing trying to play. Well the skin under my big toe shifted out under my nail and at the side of the nail and also up under the nail which got infected. I went to this foot place which gived me some med which cleared up my wound 4 months ago and then referring me to another place this other player told me ether I can have my nail removed or just let it skin shrink back to normal so I picked the shrink one. 4month later the side skin has returned back to normal like it should of done but the wound is still open it just refuse to heal as if it has stop healing also the top skin under my nail also refuse to shrink down. The doctors has told me to keep it bandaged up all times apart from when i get a shower which make the scabs go rock hard like a mini stone I was wondering is it being coved all the time making it not heal properly due to not all lot of air is going to it and my toes int being moustirested. My foot healing is killing me due to in cant exercise I case I damage it more And started gaining weight any advice would be appreciated I really would like a 2nd opinion.
  • Beas Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:07 am | delete
    Hi Luke, I think if I were you I would ask the doctors about Medihoney. If they are not helpful I would ask a second opinion from another doctor. I do know Medihoney has helped a lot of people with healing their wounds. Sometimes wounds that initially seemed incurable. Hope this helps. Good luck!
  • J Grey. Apr 5, 2012 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Hi Beas, Oops, I see I have emailed you 3 times, sorry and oops I have been gently removing moist scabs and using Manuka honey UMF 15+ on guaze strips day and night whilst waiting for your reply. The abasions/cuts seem to be healing well and, apart from the bridge of my nose ,are now mostly red skin patches. The bridge of my nose still has a moist,yellow scab on it ( which is now smaller than when I first wrote to you ) and has the redness, same as the others. Should I still buy/use Medihoney now even though most of the wounds are healing ok? Does it help with reducing redness too? Thanks in advance.
  • Beas Apr 25, 2012 @ 5:48 am | delete
    I think I would. Since manuka honey has such skin soothing properties. I once asked the renowned dr. Molan (manuka honey researcher and discoverer of the Unique Manuka Factor) whether or not manuka honey would help scars heal. He said that there is no proof it does but that it might. If (I don't know if that's the case) the redness is caused by inflammation, manuka honey may help reduce it. Otherwise, or in a later stadium, I would recommend to use a silicone gel. You might find this lens of mine interesting: how to reduce scar redness.
  • Ann Apr 1, 2012 @ 6:26 pm | delete
    Hi Beas, I have 5 abrasions of differing depths on my face(forehead=3,chin=1
    nose=1,bridge of nose=1 and this one is the worst )which are 4 days old. I read your lens on day 3 about keeping wounds etc moist and have been using Vaseline on them( after washing with Valderma soap/water.) Prior to that I used Savlon cream after washing. I have v. sensitive skin + scar v.v.easily and I just know, from past experience, that these will stay as red patches for months and maybe never go.This is v. upsetting as it is on my face and in full view to everyone including the mirror me! Could you please advise me of anything else I can do to minimise/eradicate the redness. The bridge of the nose is the worst and is trying to scab over with a yellow scab but can't because the Vaseline is keeping it moist. I have been trying to gently remove this moist yellow-piece but should I continue to do this or am I delaying the healing process? The other abrasions are flat skin with no scabs now and red. I would appreciate your help, thank you.
  • Beas Apr 5, 2012 @ 4:40 am | delete
    Hi Ann, personally, I would use Medihoney since it speeds and enhances wound healing and thus minimizes scar formation. I would not interfere too much with the wounds, e.g. not remove moist scabs as you describe. Hope your wounds will heal nicely and quickly.
  • Ann Mar 31, 2012 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Hi Beas, Sorry if this is a repeat but unsure if I posted my previous comments properly so here goes...I'll just write the shorter version. I scar VERY easily. I have fallen on my face( collapsed/black out and fell to floor due to dehydration due to having to take Picolax in preparation for a hospital proceedure and not enough rehydration taken to counteract the fluid loss caused by Picolax ) causing deep(ish) plus light abrasions to forehead,chin,nose and bridge of nose ( which is the worst part as it's a little deeper than the rest ). I have been using Savlon antiseptic, healing cream and washing in Valderma soap so far and leaving the abrasions open as not deep enough to warrant use of plasters etc. Could you recommend anything to stop the scarring please. Would appreciate a quick reply if at all possible. Thanks. Ann --(
  • Ann Mar 31, 2012 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Hi, I recently suffered dehydration ( had to take Picolax laxative as due to have sigmoidoscopy the following day ) due to not drinking enough fluid to counteract the fliud loss caused by the laxative (loads!)Rushed to hosp, I/V fluids et al... I had blacked out, fallen frontwards to the floor, somehow managed to severley pinch neck nerves which has affected my arms/hands' nerves causing severe pins+needles inside with paraesthesia on the external skin(feels like lots of stingy nettles pain ). Great! So now I have this to deal with as well as having to postpone the sigmoidoscopy. Anyway, I somehow cut my forehead, chin, nose and bridge of my nose. These are not deep wounds but deepish(in parts) grazes especially the bridge of my nose. I scar VERY easily even on these type of abrasions!! I have been using Savlon ( antiseptic,healing cream ) so far and washing with Valderma medicated soap. Is there anything you can recommend to stop my facial scarring please. Thanks. Ann. --(
  • Kim Mar 29, 2012 @ 6:52 am | delete
    I had my big toenail completely removed & cauterized about 8 weeks ago. I suspected infection after 2 wks, but doc thought it would be ok. After 6 wks he put me on antibiotic 4X per day & advised wet to dry (gauze pad w/saline). Here we are two wks later & infection is still present. I am cleaning well twice a day (scrubbing as hard as I can stand it) and I really don't want the doc to scrape it again - PAINFUL! What can I do differently?
  • Beas Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Since I know what I know about Medihoney, and because I have experienced its healing properties myself, I would suggest to use Medihoney asap. There's so much clinical data showing Medihoney to cure infections that could not be cured otherwise. It speeds healing, reduces pain. It almost seems to good to be true, but it's not.
  • Sharon Mar 23, 2012 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    hi, i was a living kidney donor on 3rd jan, On 22 jan i had to have emergency surgery to have a large abscess removed. I was left with an open wound 5cm long, 3cm wide and 5cm deep. the outer wound is healing very well, 1.5cm long and 1.5cm wide, but the inner depth is still between 3-4cm. i have had infection after infection in the inner part of the wound, (if that makes sense) but not on the surface, on a course of antibiotics at the moment. What manuka honey products would help my inner wound heal better. It's been 9wks to the day that i had the abscess removed and getting me down now Thanks S.J
  • Beas Mar 27, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Hi Sharon, I don't know actually. Maybe you could contact Derma Sciences. The do not only produce Medihoney but are also known for other novel advanced wound care products. They might be able to give you some helpful advice. Good luck with the healing of your wound!
  • tara Mar 21, 2012 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    had a heel surgery 2 months ago , been on the antibiotic since the first day till today still can nt put my heel on the ground i am in lot of pain and the wound is infected (out of 30 stiches i had 3 of them are infected) all the doctors that i have gone through are just putting me on antibiotic some tells me let it air dry some says wash it with sodium cloride than betadin (not sure about the spelling) but its getting worse every day. some one pls advise me with some thing that would help me .since last night i start puting the manuka honey but the infection area is getting fresh , any help is appriciated
  • Beas Mar 22, 2012 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    I have read about several cases in which wounds didn't heal and nasty infections were present. When Medihoney dressings were used these wounds healed and infections disappeared. I would strongly recommend to use these dressings and not normal manuka honey since the wound is already infected. Hope your wound will heal nicely and quickly. If you have other questions just let me know.
  • tara Mar 23, 2012 @ 2:17 am | delete
    thanks so much but I live in dubai and NONE of the pharmecy carry such a thing is there any thing similar to midihoney that i could use. Regards
  • Beas Mar 23, 2012 @ 7:29 am | delete
    I don't think so actually. As far as I know Medihoney is unique. Maybe you can order them online, downside is that shipping will take some time. Here's more info on Amazon shipping rates and times to the Middle East. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_596184_ways?nodeId=596204
  • tara Mar 24, 2012 @ 1:17 am | delete
    appriciated all your help. thanks
  • tara Mar 24, 2012 @ 1:24 am | delete
    since you have been so amazingly helpful can you tell me the which one i should get since there few diff kind. Regards
  • Beas Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:39 am | delete
    My pleasure Tara, it depends on how much wound ooze there is. Medihoney Calcium Alginate Dressings are commonly used on moderate to heavily exudating wounds. Medihoney honeycolloid dressings are recommended for use in case of light to moderate exudate.
  • Mr, no more wound Apr 25, 2012 @ 1:03 am | delete
    The best thing to do:
    1. wash it in the shower gently with mild soap.
    2. Dry gently with clean towel.
    3. Apply iodine, in it and all around it.
    4. Wrap the heel and foot area near it, with cotton gauze.
    5. Repeat each day.
    6. Use crutches or wheel chair.
    7. At night, wear a medical boot that isolates the heal.
    8. Durring the day, wear a medical surgical boot, the one that allows you to remove some little squars, where the wound is. This stops the pressure on the wound.
    9. Drink molecula silver and spray the wound with it too. after the shower.
    10. Get an Alpha-stim and silver nylon fabric, treat 24/7.
    11, Eat ground flax and spirulina.
    12. Go on juice diet: Kale, cucumber, and celery.
    13. Pray all day and night to God for healing.
    14, Do not allow negative people or doctors near you.
    15. Read health and science by Mary Baker Eddy.
  • ChrisShaefer Mar 16, 2012 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Great lens, appreciate a good piece of work.
    Peace,
    Chris
  • Teri Gill Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    I have a hole in the back of my leg. It is 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inch deep. Surgeon did skin graft on it but it is so deep. I dont want the hole in my leg. It is very depressing to me. Any one have any suggestions? I would be open to anything. Please help.
  • Beas Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Hi Teri, maybe you should look into extracellular matrix devices. The Acell company produces such wound care products (brand name Matristem if I'm correct). These are high tech 'dressings' used to regenerate tissue. I'm not very familiar with it but you might benefit from looking into it.
  • SweetCuisine Jan 31, 2012 @ 2:12 pm | delete
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    Oh no! I always thought that exposing it to the air did help it heal faster! Thanks a lot dad for passing that one to me. The information on honey was very interesting! Great lens!
  • ethelita Jan 26, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
    My dog had a small open wound which could not heal because my other dog kept licking it. I tried using a small T-shirt and a doggie sweater but they did not keep the wound covered. I discoverd, quite by accident, a great way to keep a wound firmly covered......a cone mask! Try it...you'll love it!
  • Beas Feb 21, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing ethelita.
  • Marie Jan 26, 2012 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Almost four months ago my mother's dog bit me down on my shin area and it was quiet bad, i went through a lot of shots (anti rabies, anti tit nus, took antibiotic, antibiotic cream etc.. the bite itself mostly healed now but stayed kind a discolored (purple) around it close to to the bite, and just recently it developed some sort of new wound or probably infected on that purplish side, i went to see a doctor and gave more antibiotic and antibiotic cream. but it still looks the same to me, by the way there is no pain or anything.
    I do a lot of walking and often jog also. I'm pretty sure I'm not diabetic I eat pretty healthy almost no sugar, a year ago I had a major surgery and the wound healed very fast. Any suggestions..Thank You (^-^)
  • Beas Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:25 am | delete
    I think you should try Medihoney dressings. They function as natural antibiotics and have other wound healing actions as well.
  • Kasha Jan 12, 2012 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    Hi,
    Over 2 months ago I had augmentation mammoplasty and my wounds do not heal very well. Doctor says I should be patient and that it's normal, but they keep opening and I'm affraid I will have major scaring. Can you recommend something for me to help heal my wounds and prevent scaring. Thank you.
  • Beas Jan 23, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Hi Kasha, did they use paper tape to reduce tension? If not I would ask about it. I think this lens may offer you some useful info: how to reduce breast reduction scars. Hope your wounds will heal nicely and quickly. Good luck!
  • C Patterson Dec 24, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Hi there,
    Just over two weeks ago I had an infected hairfollicle which was fed by sacks of fluid under the skin. The sacks I had for years. It's location is at the bottom of my spine and the open wound is about 3cm by 1cm and was up to 2cm deep or so.
    My dermatologist prescribed some guaze with an iodine-based disinfectant. It seems to work well, but I started to get a redness around the area recently (op was 2 weeks ago!). There's a clear inflamation despite the wound looking well. Is this normal? The itching, when it occurs, is beyond anything I've had before. So bad that it woke me up! Hope you have some good advise! Thanks in advance!
  • Beas Jan 23, 2012 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Well I would inform about Medihoney (manuka honey dressings). They are known to reduce itch, clear inflammation, and, in many cases, to be more effective than other, conventional remedies. I think you can benefit from using it. Hope this helps. Best, Tim
  • Allijbaba Dec 8, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    Hi ... Just under 2weeks ago I underwent laproscopic kidney removal surgery. The bandages have been removed and the wounds seem to be healing well, but I do not know what to apply to reduce scarring .... Please help
  • Beas Dec 8, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
    In case you want to optimize wound healing I would strongly recommend Medihoney dressings. For prevention of hypertrophic and keloid scar formation, as well as minimizing scar tissue your best option are silicone scar sheets. Both silicones and Medihoney are backed by science and FDA approved, class 1 medical devices. If you have more questions just let me know.
  • Nicholie Nov 27, 2011 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Hi I recently had plastic go through my pinky it's not a big wound a very tiny one and I want to know how I can heal it fast. It's like cutting your finger with scissors but your finger is not off like it glided across my hand a bit of the skin can be pulled back too and I've been putting my hand in warm water hoping it will heal is there anything else I can do? Please help
  • Beas Nov 27, 2011 @ 7:03 am | delete
    Yes you can use hydrocolloid or medihoney dressings or Manuka honey cream to speed wound healing.
  • Ranela Nov 12, 2011 @ 1:09 am | delete
    Thanks so much for this info. My 6 mo old daughter has severe eczema that oozes and I hate to give her steroids and antibiotics for her little body to have to metabolize and excrete. I'm using calendula, but it was not as effective as it was in the beginning. I searched for how to help wounds heal as her skin was/is cracking. The eczema is on her face and limbs. I just learned how to properly care for her "wound" from your site. I'm considering having the Manuka Honey on hand. Right now, from your site, I learned to use saline to wash her face, pat dry with sterile gauze and applied Vaseline on her face. I will keep this routine of care until it heals. Thank you. I've also been drinking lots of juice w vitC and taking 1000mg of vitC and I was noticing improvement after nursing her a few days.
  • Beas Nov 17, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
    Hi Ranela, thanks for sharing your experiences and for your kind comment. It's always good to hear that people actually benefit from the information I share with them. Hope your daughter's eczema will disappear soon. All the best, Tim.
  • fedrik Oct 28, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
    After a big accident with a bike at 25 MPH I fall into the curve with leaves and sliding on concrete about 10 feets in shorts , so imagine all the skin of my upper leg just gone, and after try everything, nothing better than Panafil Spray and Gladase C.
  • Beas Oct 28, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Did you also try medical grade manuka honey? Panafil Spray is a debriding agent used to remove dead tissue and thinning the pus and breaking down dead skin in wounds, burns, ulcers, and carbuncles. Used to speed recovery time of open wounds, control wound odor and inflammation. All things manuka honey can do. But then naturally. and without the risk on severe side effects.
  • Oct 28, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely helpful info specifically the final phase I take care of such info much. I was looking for this certain information for a very lengthy time. Thanks and good luck.
  • Beas Oct 28, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Thanks and good luck to you too.
  • MUMIVET, Bioteka, d. o. o. Ljubljana - SLOVENIA Aug 23, 2011 @ 3:20 am | delete
    Great informations you have here!
    I would like to add one more information:
    There in new product on market named MUMIVET, which is very usefull for wounds in Veterinary use. It is made of Propolis, chlorophill-carotene paste, Mumie, Lavandule and full natural ointment base.
    More information? mumivet@bioteka.si
  • Sandra Aug 10, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    This is all great information, but to tell the truth I have tried to use the Medi Honey for a few weeks with not much improvement. I found another gel called Wound Be Gone, which really helped me a lot, actually healed my ulcer.
  • Celeste Jul 9, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    This is wonderful information, thank you so much for sharing! Although, I must say that I purchased and used Medi Honey and it really has done nothing. I'm not sure just how long it takes to begin to heal an abrasion type wound but I have found that it isn't helping. I get quicker results using aquaphor on my abrasions. Also I find that when I do allow my abrasions to dry out just a bit and THEN apply moisture with a dressing only then will it start to heal. Odd? Seriously if I keep my abrasions covered and moist they just don't seem to heal until, like I stated above I let them dry out for like a day first. By the way, my abrasions are caused from when I use Retin A on my skin and then wash my face a bit to hard with a wash cloth or where a breakout was the skin will peel around it leaving raw, oozing skin. This is an ongoing thing with me whether I use Retin A or not, whenever I mess with a zit the skin around it peels and does this. I'm so tired of wearing round band aids on my face!!!! I will try the silicone sheets next though.
  • Beas Jul 14, 2011 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your experiences Celeste. You know the silicone sheets are for scars (healed wounds) only right?
  • celeste Jul 14, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    Yes, I realize the way I wrote that it does appear I was referring to the actual wound itself lol. I actually was meaning that I will try the sheets next for the scar these abrasions leave behind. :) Do you think these sheets will work well for a breast lift and augmentation???
  • Beas Jul 21, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Yes I do think so. There are also pre-shaped sheets available. They are specifically designed for such scars. My lens on breast scars has more detailed info.
  • May 13, 2011 @ 12:25 am | delete
    The lens is very useful..thanks for giving it in detail...
  • Momsbusy247 Apr 25, 2011 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Great lens, very good information that you had given. Very useful.
  • Apr 25, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Very informative lens on wound healing, Beas. Well done! I've blessed and added to my favs, thanks.
  • Beas Jul 14, 2011 @ 9:27 am | delete
    Thanks a bunch Beth!
  • kathy leak Apr 12, 2011 @ 7:16 am | delete
    much of the information on this site is not appropriate and giving false information. The information is very biase towards honey and is definately sponsor by one of these companies please do not take all this information as gospel
    Kathy leak wound care specialist
  • Beas Apr 12, 2011 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Hi Kathy, I am wondering, which information for example is false according to you? I would be very interested in other opinions based on scientific facts or study reports. Oh, and this page is not made or sponsored by one of these companies. It is made by me, Tim van Lint, and I am just a curious customer who happened to stumble upon the unique wound healing traits of manuka honey during my scar treatment research. You can check out the website of the Waikato University for a whole range of scientific reports on the medicinal properties of this type of honey.
  • feeder_goldfish Aug 2, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    The European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases published an interesting article about the success they achieved with a patient's surgical wound that hadn't healed in 3 years! They tried irradiated manuka honey and the wound healed in 4 months. You can see the study here: http://www.springerlink.com/content/rhhhy91wlb5fp365/.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment also published a paper with similar results: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/095466301750163563

    And the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266435606001860.

    If you do a search in Google Scholar, you'll find loads of other studies: http://scholar.google.com/.

    I had no idea! I'm definitely going to try it. This is a really helpful lens! Thanks!
  • Beas Aug 4, 2011 @ 3:00 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing these links feeder_goldfish. There are indeed many different studies showing efficacy of medical manuka honey regarding wound care as well as other skin ailments.
  • feeder_goldfish Aug 4, 2011 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    I picked some up today at my local Whole Foods. I'm trying it as we speak!
  • hotweb Apr 4, 2011 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Comprehensive lens, well done
  • jvsper63 Mar 4, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    I know this information will come in handy .Thanks for sharing Joni
  • mcochs Feb 26, 2011 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 2/26/2011. Have a great day!
  • Beas Feb 28, 2011 @ 6:22 am | delete
    Thanks a bunch mcochs! A great day to you too!
  • photofk3 Feb 22, 2011 @ 3:22 am | delete
    This is extremely useful, thanks for sharing.
  • WindyWinters Jan 30, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    I have never heard of honey being used as a treatment for wounds. Thanks for your great info and explanations on various treatments. This is very useful. :)
  • Positivevibestechnician Jan 24, 2011 @ 11:53 am | delete
    i lensrolled this to a lens i made on hydrogen peroxide a great and natural healing agent
  • passionatehouseremodeler Jan 13, 2011 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    Great information. Especaially interesting is the manuka honey.
  • JcAgron Jan 12, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
    I might your advice as I have a month over of blisters that turned into wound on my right foot. I guess lack of rest and no proper medicine(s) are the reason why it's not healing.

    Great post mate. Very informative.
  • Beas Jan 14, 2011 @ 1:47 am | delete
    Thanks Jc. Hope your wound will heal nicely. Take care!
  • ricky-macleod Jan 5, 2011 @ 2:34 am | delete
    some good information
  • kwj Dec 28, 2010 @ 3:28 am | delete
    This is fascinating and really informative. Thank you.
  • TWOnline2 Dec 21, 2010 @ 11:41 am | delete
    good info
  • Dec 13, 2010 @ 5:35 am | delete
    Lots of great spot on advice here. Great lens!
  • Beas Dec 13, 2010 @ 7:51 am | delete
    Thank you GraceQ17.
  • Angel Dec 9, 2010 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    inc split open on thigh . 3x1 open. have been doing wet to dry dsgs doesn't seem to be healing very quick want to know what to do times running out with being off work too long! what works do i have to sit all the time or do as normal? running out of time.....
  • Beas Dec 10, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Hi Angel, it's hard for me to say anything constructive. I would recommend for you to visit your medical practitioner if you haven't already done so. I do think it's very important to get professional health care in case wounds don't heal. I wish you the best of luck.
  • timothy Dec 3, 2010 @ 5:49 am | delete
    this is all i need in my first aid everyday in school, good thing i know how to heal wound fast.. haha!! some students cut their arms because they have this "emotion" for being broken hearted! they always call me because i'm the only student who brings a first aid kit.. or a swiss gear.. now i know this.. i think covering the wound will prevent a delay in healing.. thanks alot!!
  • Beas Dec 3, 2010 @ 7:19 am | delete
    You're welcome timothy. Great to hear you care about other people.
  • Wbisbill Sep 21, 2010 @ 9:42 am | delete
    Great lens. I am on meds that make bruising easy. I learned a lot from your lens. Thumbs up from a new fan! Also favorited your lens!
  • Beas Oct 26, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    Thanks Wbisbill. Good to hear my efforts are appreciated!
  • MediHealthDigest Sep 20, 2010 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    What about pressure sores? how do you see them differing from a wound by a penetrating object? Also, in the same vein, how do you compensate for a weak immune system, in the healing of wounds?
    Thanks, I understand these are not easy issues....
  • Beas Sep 21, 2010 @ 1:58 am | delete
    Hi, I think you might be able to find answers to your questions on the website of the Waikato Honey Unit. There are several study reports on wound care, sores, ulcers, and other ailments. Researchers also think manuka honey may be able to boost the immune system. Hope this helps.
  • Jay L. Sep 7, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Hi, sorry this is actually a sort of an embarrassing matter, but a few days ago, I had an accident. A piece of skin was cut off my penis with scissors.

    Its not too deep, but the wound looks white, but has redness (which does not disappear) and is between the head of the penis and where the pubic hairs are. Its less than an inch long/wide.

    I am 20 and the incision has been bothering me and was wondering what I can do to make the wound heal faster? I have been putting vaseline and a bandaid on it and changing it everyday, is that good enough??

    The ingredients I have are vaseline, adhesive bandages, gauze pad, saline solution cleaners, and an ointment similar to neosporin.

    What should I do on a daily basis???? Should I buy other ingredients?

    Thank you so much in advance, I really need the help!
  • Beas Sep 8, 2010 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Hi Jay I think you are treating the wound well. Pretty much everything I know about wound healing is on this lens so I can't really give you anymore advice. Most importantly, if it doesn't heal well or might get infected make sure to consult a doctor. Hope your wound will heal soon. Good luck!
  • Meli Sep 6, 2010 @ 5:08 am | delete
    Hi Beas,

    I've a shallow graze just below my knee and I need it to heal quickly because this Sunday I'm going to a wedding and I'm wearing a skirt and I don't want people to see my wound. I'd have to like no scarring too.

    Thanks.
  • Zoe Aug 31, 2010 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Hi,
    I had an open wound in my face and was quickly advised to use aloe vera. I purchased the actual plant and applied the juice to my wound, I let it dry and then I used an ointment called Vitacilina! This really worked or me, as it closed my wound in about a week and it did not leave an indented scar. However, the area is still red and am hoping that Scaraway will help with time. I am now just relieved that I do not have an indented scar and am forever thankful to the aloe vera and vitacilina. I recommend it for fresh wounds, but you have to commit to keeping the wound moist and covered. I probably applied vitacilina 3 to 4 times a day and the aloe vera twice a day. I did not care that it was a bit shiny. I hope it helps anyone who also has a fresh wound and keeps them from having an unsightly scar! BTW: thank you for this and the "reduce scar redness" page. It i very helpful and easy to follow.
  • Beas Sep 1, 2010 @ 9:58 am | delete
    Hi Zoe, thanks for sharing your wound healing experiences. Good to hear the combination of Aloe Vera and the antibiotic ointment called Vitacilina worked well for you.
  • lasertek Aug 2, 2010 @ 5:20 am | delete
    This lens is very helpful. Sometimes, people get panicky at the sight of wounds or lacerations thus, in turn make treatment mistakes. It is good to know much about treating the wounds. Thanks for providing useful information.
  • Veronika Jul 27, 2010 @ 2:02 am | delete
    Hi Beas! Great site, thank you so much :-) I just wonder if it is good to start using Medihoney gel and dressings while the stitches from my surgery are still in place, from the first day, or should I wait till ten days later when the stitches come out? I'm worried that if the wound heals too fast, the doctor will find it hard to remove the stitches. What do you advise?
  • Beas Jul 27, 2010 @ 5:30 am | delete
    Thanks Veronika! According to the Medihoney company: "Medihoney wound dressings can be used in all stages of wound healing." The choice for a certain type of product depends mainly on the level of wound exudation. One of Medihoney's slogans: ?Dressings that can be used from the start of the wound through to closure? If you're not sure it might be wise to ask your doctor. Here's some more info on the different types of Medihoney dressings. Good luck!
  • 601 Jul 21, 2010 @ 9:38 am | delete
    hi Sir/Ma'am,

    just want to ask how to sterilize honey, just to be sure.. thanks..
  • Beas Jul 22, 2010 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Hi 601, sterilizing honey for medical purposes is a process called gamma irradiation.
  • Tiffany Oct 1, 2010 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Can we do this gamma irradiation process at home to sterilize honey and use it for medical purposes?
  • Beas Oct 6, 2010 @ 6:44 am | delete
    No this is not something you can do at home.
  • skiesgreen Jul 19, 2010 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    A wonderful informative lens with great presentation. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • Beas Jul 21, 2010 @ 4:01 am | delete
    Thanks so much for your blessing skiesgreen! Greatly appreciated.
  • Alex Jun 22, 2010 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    I find it interesting how honey can be used to heal wounds. However my question is can Aloe Vera be as affective. It would seem like it would be. It can heal minor wounds and has a density similar to honey and I think it has antibacterial properties. I don't know. What do you think?
  • Beas Jun 23, 2010 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Hi Alex, to be honest I don't know that much about Aloe Vera. I remember seeing a botanist on a TV program once who said it is poisonous and the health and skin care benefits are overrated and possibly dangerous. But this was just one person.

    Although there are many studies showing Aloe to be an effective wound healing agent there are also studies proving the opposite. Aloe vera wound gel

    I 'm aware of the fact that certain components of this plant have been used for centuries by various peoples all over the world as a wound healing agent. Even the Old Testament mentions Aloe in Aloe at John 19:39-40.

    I don't doubt Aloe vera holds many promising uses regarding wound care. But at the same time there is a great deal of controversy surrounding its safety and efficacy and more research needs to be done to unlock its true potential. Some of this info comes from blankees.com

    Considering the overwhelming evidence of manuka honey and its derived products on wound healing I would stick with that but that's just my position.
  • Stazjia Mar 31, 2010 @ 7:10 am | delete
    You've done an excellent job of covering all, or at least all I can think of, aspects of wounds and wound care. Brilliant.
  • Beas Mar 31, 2010 @ 8:15 am | delete
    Thanks for your kinds words Stazjia! The goal of my wound and scar care lenses is to provide the visitors with all-encompassing info which they can really use to their benefit. So your comment is a great compliment.
  • jam Feb 23, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    I have a gun shot wound to the buttucks that after a year & 3 months it hasnt healed & it still drains my doc gives me antibiotics but its still draining will it ever hea????
  • Beas Feb 24, 2010 @ 3:56 am | delete
    Hi jam, I would seriously consider using Medihoney dressings (or wound paste). There is such a convincing amount of reports showing them to be effective where antibiotics are not. I would ask my doctor or order them myself. According to experts exudation of fluid should be reduced by the anti-inflammatory action of honey. Good luck, hope it will heal soon!
  • Beas Feb 24, 2010 @ 4:09 am | delete
    jam, for your info, here are some experiences on the treatment of wounds with manuka honey vs. antibiotics. (and other uses) antibiotics alternative
  • halo Jun 7, 2010 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Go to this website woundbegone this stuff is excellent for healing hard to heal wounds.
  • Vilma Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Excision of sinus pilonidalis. I have a very big wound, 7 x 4 and 4 cm deep over the coxis since 4 days. I can't take antibiotics: i'm breastfeeding my baby. Is it possible to heal it with honey. Has someone an experience like this?
  • Beas Feb 8, 2010 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Although I don't have experience with it I think it might be possible to heal your wound with Manuka honey. I think it would be best to ask you doctor/dermatologist specifically about Medihoney wound dressings and how to proceed with caring for your wound. Good luck!
  • kayla Feb 4, 2010 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    hi i have this big scar on my forehead thats embarrising and i washed my face really hard and part of it opened and now i look really stupid and i dont have manuka honey...what should i do?
  • Beas Feb 5, 2010 @ 3:17 am | delete
    Hi kayla, is it a wound or a scar? Because mostly scars do not open up once the wound is closed. Try using Vaseline on the wound/scar. It hydrates and promotes healing. Good luck!
  • Aly Feb 3, 2010 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    I always get spots and insect bites, really bad. I react to them, and itch them, making them worse. I have one, unfortunately, on my cleavage, which is really bad, really itchy and looking horrible. I am trying to get it to hea, however it is raised and really hot. How do i give it best environment to heal? its really difficult considering that it gets really hot and annoying there.
    any help would be greatly appreciated
  • Beas Feb 3, 2010 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Hi Aly, I know some people use manuka honey for general relief of insect bites. Products such as calamine lotion and topical and oral antihistamines are also used to prevent itching. Whenever bites, stings or spots tend to get problematic (some people are allergic as well) I would advice to consult a dermatologist. Sorry I can't help you out further. Best of luck!
  • totalhealth Jan 19, 2010 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    great information here. my problem with having wounds is that i easily get scars. I'll try your suggestions next time. thanks
  • lewis Dec 21, 2009 @ 10:27 am | delete
    I am concerned with what seems like a contradiction in your literature. At one point it is stated that honey is antimicrobial citing how it worked in ancient times and then later it is stated that regular honey should not be used because it contains microbes. So I ask did the ancient ones sanitize thier honey and if they did, then how and is thier way of achieving sanitary honey different than your way?
  • Beas Dec 21, 2009 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    Research shows raw honey may contain Bacillus and Clostridium traces (which can cause botulism) antibiotic residues (e.g. tetracyclines used by beekeepers) and pesticides.

    That's why researchers and other experts state the use of sterile honey is necessary in some cases, e.g. when honey is used for the preservation of skin. For other medical purposes sterility is at least highly desirable.
  • Steve Jul 12, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Hi Bea,
    A lot of information here, awesome. I ran into your lens because I was seeing what else was out there. I have a few treatment option lens' using Chinese herbal formulas (because I know them well), you might consider investigating them to add to your "encyclopedia"!

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