Therapeutic Potential of Honey: Topical Wound Management

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Nataly Anaís Flores Garcia
Victor Mario Martinez Bravo
Sarahí Hazouri Venegas
Mónica María Ramírez Guerrero
Narda Alejandra Canett Hernández
Roman Estrada Porras
Frank Almenarez Gómez
, Romina Karime Tejero Da Silveira

Abstract

Honey, a natural product with a rich history in wound care, has gained renewed attention as a topical treatment for wounds in modern medicine. This bibliographic review explores the epidemiology, significance, theoretical framework, encompassing definition, risk factors, complications, and management of honey in wound care. The discussion delves into emerging applications and future directions in the use of honey as a therapeutic agent for wound healing.

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Nataly Anaís Flores Garcia, Victor Mario Martinez Bravo, Sarahí Hazouri Venegas, Mónica María Ramírez Guerrero, Narda Alejandra Canett Hernández, Roman Estrada Porras, Frank Almenarez Gómez, & , Romina Karime Tejero Da Silveira. (2023). Therapeutic Potential of Honey: Topical Wound Management. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 3(10), 2550–2553. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v3-i10-79
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