Sweet relief: honey dressings may speed healing after cyst surgery

NCT ID NCT02485860

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using honey on surgical wounds after pilonidal cyst removal helps them heal faster. About 890 adults with clean, non-bleeding wounds took part. The goal was to see if honey's antibacterial properties could shorten the typical 68-day healing time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendée

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France

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