[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

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Topical onion extractOnion extract is a common ingredient in some over-the-counter scarmanagement products – demonstrating improved dermal collagen organization,but no reduction in scar hypertrophy or scar elevation. When compared with apetrolatum-based ointment there was no difference in scar erythema,hypertrophy, or overall cosmetic appearance (Saulis et al. 2002, Chung et al.2006).

Medicinal honeyThe use of honey for medicinal purposes dates back to the ancient Greeks andEgyptians.Honey offers an affordable, effective topical treatment for wounds, shown tofacilitate healing and suppress microbial proliferation. Honey’s antibacterialeffects are attributed to its acidity, hydrogen peroxide content and highosmolality. Multiple studies have reported on its infection-fighting effectiveness,citing complete resolution of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with itsuse.Meta-analysis supports the greater efficacy of honey compared with alternativedressings. The exact amount of honey needed for antibiosis and wound healingis unknown and the composition and geographical origin of the honey mayinfluence its medicinal value (Blaser et al. 2007, Gethin & Cowman 2008,Mandal & Mandal 2011, Hanazaki et al. 2009, Wijesinghe et al. 2009, Al-Wailiet al. 2011, Lee et al. 2011, Janis & Harrison 2014).

Topical onion extract

Onion extract is a common ingredient in some over-the-counter scar

management products – demonstrating improved dermal collagen organization,

but no reduction in scar hypertrophy or scar elevation. When compared with a

petrolatum-based ointment there was no difference in scar erythema,

hypertrophy, or overall cosmetic appearance (Saulis et al. 2002, Chung et al.

2006).

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