Tea tree oil may help heal Second-Degree burns faster
NCT ID NCT07149844
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether tea tree oil ointment helps heal second-degree burns better than standard dressings. Thirty patients with recent burns covering up to 10% of their body were treated. Researchers looked at wound appearance, infection signs, and healing progress over 10 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tea tree oil ointment (10% in petroleum jelly)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to standard burn dressings, potentially improving healing and reducing infection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to larger or deeper burns, and tea tree oil can cause skin irritation in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ras Eltin Hospital
Alexandria, Egypt
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