Wound bed preparation using nonsurgical methods: A prospective comparative study of honey versus unripe papaya (Carica papaya)

Conclusion: The use of unripe papaya was superior to honey in wound bed preparation with respect to eschar/slough separation, bacterial clearance ultimately resulting in reduced length of hospital stay.

Source: Annals of African Medicine - November 9, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie Charles Chidiebele Maduba Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe Nicodemus O K. Obayi Okwudili Calistus Amu Okechukwu Valentine Onyebum Nneka Alice Sunday-Nweke Uche S D. Unigwe Ulebe Augustine Obasi Source Type: research