Manuka Honey Gauze for Second-Degree Burn, Little & Moderate Exudate, Natural Antibacterial, Promotes Healing
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Manuka Honey Gauze for Second-Degree Burn, Little & Moderate Exudate, Natural Antibacterial, Promotes Healing
2" x 2"/10pcs($2.699/Count)
Sale price$26.99Regular price
$31.75
DETAILS
Material
- Natural Manuka honey
- Sterile gauze
Main Mechanism
- Antibacterial Action: Manuka honey is rich in natural antibacterial components such as methylglyoxal (MGO), which effectively inhibit bacterial growth and prevent wound infection. The enzymes in honey also produce hydrogen peroxide, further enhancing its antibacterial effect.
- Moist Healing: Manuka honey gauze dressings create a moist environment on the wound, helping to keep the wound moist, promoting cell regeneration, and accelerating healing. The moist environment also helps reduce pain and minimize scarring.
- Moisture Absorption and Debridement: The dressing absorbs wound exudate, keeps the wound moist, and promotes the removal of necrotic tissue, helping to clean the wound. The sticky nature of honey helps to trap exudate in the gauze, preventing bacterial growth.
- Coagulation Promotion: The natural components in honey can promote blood clotting, aiding in hemostasis, especially effective in reducing bleeding during the early stages of injury.
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Manuka honey has anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate inflammation around the wound, reducing swelling and redness, and promoting comfortable healing.
- Protective Action: The thin layer of honey formed by the dressing protects the wound from external irritation, helping prevent further damage and infection.
Cautions
- A known allergy to honey or bee venom.
- Honey gauze dressing contains glucose, although it it considered safe for use by diabetics. However, it's advisable to closely monitor blood sugar levels during use.
- A few patients experience increased pain due when this dressing is applied, but this can be helped by ensureing the dressing is at room temperature before using.
- Honey gauze dressing may be changed daily, or left in place for up to 7 days, but for maximum effectiveness, it should be changed when the dressing color changes.
- A secondary dressing, such as silicone foam dressing or Island dressing, should be used in combination.
You asked, we answered.
How do I determine the severity of my burn?
Burns are classified into four levels based on severity:
- Red, swollen skin without blisters; heals on its own.
- Red, blistered skin with moderate pain; requires moist dressings for healing.
- Blisters may burst, skin may appear white or dark red; high infection risk and may require skin grafting.
- Charred or waxy white skin with no pain (nerve damage); requires immediate medical attention.
👉 Recommendation: Minor burns can be treated at home, but second-degree or deeper burns should be evaluated by a doctor.
How do I choose the right size?
Ensure that the silver alginate dressing extends at least 1-2 cm beyond the wound edges. This helps to form a seal and prevents the dressing from lifting, while also minimizing the risk of contamination.
Can I continue using dressings after the burn wound has scabbed over?
Scabbing is part of the natural healing process, but excessive dryness can delay healing. Recommendations:
- If the scab cracks or delays healing, continue using hydrocolloid or silicone foam dressings to keep the wound moist.
- If the scab is intact and infection-free, discontinue dressings and switch to moisturizing treatments (silicone gel sheets, transparent film) to reduce scarring.
How often should I change the dressing on my burn wound?
The frequency depends on the dressing type and wound exudate level:
- Moist-retaining dressings (hydrocolloid, silicone foam, honey gauze) → Can stay in place for 3-5 days, but should be changed earlier if exudate increases.
- Highly absorbent dressings (silver alginate, calcium alginate) → Should be changed every 1-2 days to prevent oversaturation and infection.
- Antibacterial dressings (honey-based, bismuth tribromophenate)changed every 2-3 days, depending on exudate levels.
What is the difference between honey gauze and honey alginate dressings?
The key difference is absorption capacity:
- Honey gauze → Best for low to moderate exudate wounds, with antibacterial and healing benefits.
- Honey alginate → Absorbs moderate to heavy exudate, combining alginate’s absorption power with honey’s antimicrobial properties.
👉 For high-exudate wounds, honey alginate is the better choice.