Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study

Objective: Leptospermum Honey (Manuka honey) has proven to be effective in improving acute and chronic wound healing presumably due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim is to determine if Manuka honey decreases scar formation and results in a cosmetically appealing scar. Me...

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Autores principales:	Andrew Thamboo, Graeme Mulholland, Kathleen Matthews, Noel Ayoub, Donald Anderson
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Publicado:	KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2016
Materias:	Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547 Surgery RD1-811
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c9828b195d2d42c288b327d4298878682021-12-02T13:42:20ZObjective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study2095-881110.1016/j.wjorl.2016.07.003https://doaj.org/article/c9828b195d2d42c288b327d4298878682016-12-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095881116300038https://doaj.org/toc/2095-8811Objective: Leptospermum Honey (Manuka honey) has proven to be effective in improving acute and chronic wound healing presumably due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim is to determine if Manuka honey decreases scar formation and results in a cosmetically appealing scar. Methods: A prospective single-blinded randomized control trial was performed. All patients received an 8Â cm incision. Patients randomized to honey treatment were instructed to apply Manuka honey paste topically to the incision site once per day post surgery for 4 weeks. The patients' scar was then analyzed objectively by a blinded observer and subjectively at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. The primary outcome measure used was the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Results: A total of 21 patients completed the entire scar analysis (honey treatmentÂ =Â 9, standard treatmentÂ =Â 12). There was no statistically significant difference between patient scar assessment scale and observer scar assessment scale at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. Conclusion: Despite Leptospermum Honey's reported anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, this study did not show a difference in scar appearance when applied. Keywords: Thyroid, Thyroidectomy, Scar, Aesthetics, Honey, Topical, Wound healing, NaturopathicAndrew ThambooGraeme MulhollandKathleen MatthewsNoel AyoubDonald AndersonKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.articleOtorhinolaryngologyRF1-547SurgeryRD1-811ENWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 203-207 (2016)
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spellingShingle	Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547 Surgery RD1-811 Andrew Thamboo Graeme Mulholland Kathleen Matthews Noel Ayoub Donald Anderson Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
description	Objective: Leptospermum Honey (Manuka honey) has proven to be effective in improving acute and chronic wound healing presumably due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim is to determine if Manuka honey decreases scar formation and results in a cosmetically appealing scar. Methods: A prospective single-blinded randomized control trial was performed. All patients received an 8Â cm incision. Patients randomized to honey treatment were instructed to apply Manuka honey paste topically to the incision site once per day post surgery for 4 weeks. The patients' scar was then analyzed objectively by a blinded observer and subjectively at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. The primary outcome measure used was the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Results: A total of 21 patients completed the entire scar analysis (honey treatmentÂ =Â 9, standard treatmentÂ =Â 12). There was no statistically significant difference between patient scar assessment scale and observer scar assessment scale at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. Conclusion: Despite Leptospermum Honey's reported anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, this study did not show a difference in scar appearance when applied. Keywords: Thyroid, Thyroidectomy, Scar, Aesthetics, Honey, Topical, Wound healing, Naturopathic
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author	Andrew Thamboo Graeme Mulholland Kathleen Matthews Noel Ayoub Donald Anderson
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title	Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
title_short	Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
title_full	Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
title_fullStr	Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
title_full_unstemmed	Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study
title_sort	objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: a randomized control study
publisher	KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
publishDate	2016
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Objective and subjective scar aesthetics with topical Manuka honey post-thyroidectomy: A randomized control study

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