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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
ISSN: 0971-9261 EISSN: 0971-9261
Vol. 10, No. 3, 2005, pp. 172-175
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Bioline Code: ip05043
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2005, pp. 172-175
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Honey dressing in pediatric burns
Bangroo AK, Khatri Ramji, Chauhan Smita
Abstract
The medicinal properties of honey have been recognized since antiquity. Although used as an adjuvant method of accelerating wound healing from ancient times, honey has been sporadically used in the treatment of burns. Honey acts mainly as a hyperosmolar medium and prevents bacterial growth. Because of its high viscosity, it forms a physical barrier, and the presence of enzyme catalase gives honey an antioxidant property. Its high-nutrient content improves substrate supply in local environment promoting epithelialization and angiogenesis. In pediatric burn patients no exclusive study has been conducted using honey as a burn dressing. An attempt is being made to evaluate the effect of honey in the management of burns in pediatric patients.
Keywords
Honey, Inhibine, Wound healing
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