Derma Medihoney Barrier Cream 50g - Pack of 2

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Protects at-risk skin from breakdown associated with incontinence and can be used under incontinence pads Normal skin has a naturally acidic protective mantle. The acid mantle helps to hydrate the skin by protecting it from drying and from harmful bacteria. Skin ailments such as eczema and dermatitis are linked to a disrupted acid mantle with subsequent colonisation by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The use of Medihoney Barrier Cream helps maintain the skin’s protective pH.

If successful, an effective splinting programme could consign the surgical correction of all but the most severe ear deformities to the past." Apply the MEDIHONEY gel or paste directly to the wound. If you’re using a calcium alginate dressing, use sterile scissors to resize it, and then gently apply the dressing to the wound bed.MEDIHONEY looks similar in appearance and texture to traditional store-bought honey, but it’s not a sweetener. Instead, it provides an all-natural way to treat open wounds, preventing gangrene and infection. Often, wounds that have progressed carry a malodorous smell. MEDIHONEY has also been shown to decrease odors that may accompany wounds. Second, Manuka honey contains a much higher concentration of methylglyoxal (MGO) than regular honey. MGO is an organic compound known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. I cannot be happier with the result that we have achieved and am keeping the splints on for a bit longer to be sure of the result. I only wish that I had known about it before as my 3 year old nephew was born with cup ear..." Can be applied to injured skin, peri-wound areas, pressure areas and skin folds. Moisturisers and protects dry skin. MEDIHONEY BARRIERS CREAM INDICATIONS

Cover the MEDIHONEY gel, paste, or alginate dressing with an absorbent sterile, secondary bandage or a compression garment. Apply the appropriate MEDIHONEY® dressing to fit the wound. The MEDIHONEY® Calcium Alginate and Non-adhesive Honeycolloid can be cut to fit within the wound edges. In all the long history of wound care, no period has seen as dramatic a change as the last decade. The new paradigm of moist wound healing has significantly improved outcomes and has helped clinicians make knowledge-based decisions affecting the healing process. Helps to lower pH levels within the wound, decreasing protease activity9,10 Is non-toxic, natural, and safe

Keep in mind that it’s best that MEDIHONEY be on the skin for 12-24 hours at a time for maximum effectiveness. If you or your loved one is having a hard time keeping the dressing intact, soak a gauze dressing in the MEDIHONEY (or use the MEDIHONEY square dressing) and apply it directly on the wound, then top with an abdominal pad dressing. When using MEDIHONEY will I need any extra supplies? Wounds can be challenging to manage due to a multitude of co-morbid and cascading factors8. These factors include necrotic tissue, bacterial imbalance, recurring physical trauma, and altered levels/composition of wound exudates. Purified water, Manuka Honey, Coconut Oil, Natural Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Silicone Fluid 593, Cetomacrogol 1000, Cetostearyrl Alcohol, Bees Wax White, Evening Primrose Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Badadenis, D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherols), Chamomile (Matricaria Recutela), Xanthum Gum.

Promotes a constant outflow of lymph fluid helping to lift necrotic tissue from the wound environment MEDIHONEY wound and burn dressing gel contains a formula of 80% Active Leptospermum Honey (Manuka honey) and 20% natural gelling agents. It’s recommended for the treatment of non-draining to moderately draining wounds, including: Assess the wound. Look for signs of healing. Also look for any signs of increased redness, pain, swelling, or heat within or around the wound*

Cleanse the wound and skin around the wound with sterile saline, sterile water, or other safe wound cleansers Promotes a moisture-balanced environment conducive to wound healing Multiple Mechanisms of Action (MOA’s) help to manage and gain control over the wound environment

Medihoney is a barrier cream which helps to maintain the skin's barrier properties. It is specially formulated with a range of natural ingredients and is used to soothe and settle at-risk or irritated skin. The adhesive tapes cannot be applied on top of Medihoney cream. Instructions MEDIHONEY is a brand name wound and burn gel made from 100% Leptospermum (Manuka) honey. Manuka honey is unique in that it has antibacterial and bacterial resistant properties, meaning it prevents bacteria from building a tolerance to its beneficial effects. When it’s time to change the dressing, thoroughly clean the wound with a saline solution. Once you do, repeat the same steps. Dressing change: Remove the dressing gently. If the dressing is difficult to remove, moisten with saline or water. Discard the old dressing in a disposal bag.This all natural and non-toxic honey dressing can be used safely in tunneled wounds or wounds with undermining As wound fluid enters the dressing, the honey is released while the dressing absorbs and forms a gel Also know as Manuka honey, it is derived from the pollen and nectar of a specific Leptospermum species of plant in New Zealand