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Leg Ulcers
Leg ulcers affect many people. They often start from a small skin injury or insect bite and can quickly develop into a larger wound. They are most commonly seen on the front and sides of the lower leg, but can affect other skin areas as well. They are most frequently seen in people over 50, although it is not unknown for people in their twenties or thirties to get them. They are slightly more commonly seen in women, possibly due to their greater longevity compared to men. Approximately 50-70% of leg ulcers are venous (due to damaged valves in the veins of the lower leg), with the remainder due to conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral arterial disease or skin cancers.
A correct diagnosis is essential to ensure the correct and appropriate treatment is given. Applying compression to ulcerated legs has long been known to help heal venous ulcers. Compression with bandages helps ease the swelling of the leg by reducing the backflow of blood in the large veins due to the insufficiency of the venous valves. The dressing that covers the ulcer should be kept moist, and the use of a cream such as Active Manuka Healing Cream is ideal for this function. In addition, the cream will help fight any infection that may occur.
After the ulcer has healed, compression stockings are used to prevent any recurrence of the ulcer.
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Active Manuka Honey Cream 50g tube
This wonderful cream is formulated specifically to help severe skin disorders and to soothe and heal irritated and troubled skin, wounds and burns. The cream contains 30% New Zealand Active Manuka Honey (UMF 15+) blended with beeswax, itamin E, chickweed extract, rose water and natural oils derived from apricot kernel, sesame, sweet almond, calendula and New Zealand Manuka. This cream may be used regularly on infected skin areas, skin ulcers, some fungal infections, eczema and other non-specific skin irritations. This product contains no chemicals or parabens. |
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What is Active UMF Manuka Honey?
All honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which has a mild antibacterial activity. Active UMF manuka honey contains not just this hydrogen peroxide, but also a second antibacterial agent that supports and complements the activity of the hydrogen peroxide.
UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor. Active UMF manuka honey is the only honey that has been rigorously tested for its antibacterial activity. While all honey has some antibacterial properties, active manuka honey contains an additional antibacterial component that is unique to honey produced from leptospermum or manuka trees. It is believed that these two antibacterial components combined have a effect greater than that of each alone. New Zealand active manuka honey is paticularly sought after because of its purity and high quality. To be endorsed by the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, active manuka honey must have a UMF level of no less than ten.
How Can Active Manuka Honey Be Helpful?
Dr Peter Molan from the Honey Research Unit has been testing the antibacterial properties of honey for 18 years. He states: "Active UMF Honey has a unique 'drawing factor' that soaks liquid and nutrients which bacteria feed on, out of a wound it is applied to. It also painlessly lifts off dead tissue, scab or burnt skin and keeps the wound moist, which aids healing."
With the above in mind, active manuka honey is used in many skincare products to assist the healing and repair of dry, cracked, sunburnt, irritated, infected or damaged skin. Used on healthy skin, the unique antibacterial, soothing and moisturising qualities of active manuka honey, helps keep normal skin smooth and supple.
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