Honey heals: sweet solution may beat standard ointment for implant skin care

NCT ID NCT03929224

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether applying medical-grade honey after bone-anchored hearing aid surgery could prevent skin breakdown better than the usual bacitracin ointment. Seventeen adults were followed for six months. Researchers compared skin reactions and the need for oral antibiotics between the two groups.

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Locations

  • Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus

    Novi, Michigan, 48374, United States

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