Pineapple gel approved for burns

Chemistry World ^ | 24 September 2012 | Andrew Turley

[neverdem]

A topical gel based on pineapple enzymes has been approved in the EU for use in the treatment of burns.

NexoBrid gel from privately owned biotech MediWound, contains proteolytic enzymes from the stem of the pineapple plant. It is the first pharmacological treatment for the removal of scab tissue associated with severe burns, which are typically removed surgically. Removal of scab tissue is essential to speed the healing process and prevent infection.

NexoBrid gel was designated an orphan medicine in 2002. Israeli generics giants Teva paid $163 million to raise its stake in Mediwound from 14% to 51% in 2010, according to Reuters.

[Smokin' Joe]

Thanks!

Make sure you use real honey and not the flavored corn syrup so commonly masquerading as the result of the labor of bees (and beekeepers).

I have burned myself badly a couple of times; the first, I ran cold water on the burn for about a half hour. It never blistered, but it did peel after about a week.

The second; I grabbed a hot cast iron skillet barehanded. I put Tea Tree Oil on that one, and within about a half hour had no pain, no redness, and it never blistered or peeled. The aroma is somewhat distinctive, though.

I have never tried honey for burns.

Lesser burns not so seriously regarded (nor treated) blistered and were messy.

[MamaDearest]

Applying regular mustard to bee stings took away the swelling and the pain for me this summer. I had to apply it a couple of times (after normal washing of hands which is where the bee stings occurred).

[neverdem]

Thanks for the comments.

[Gamecock]

As for me, I will only trust the Maestro and his balm to cure my burns.

[Taffini]

bump—burn treatment with pineapple gel

[kimmie7]

When hubby was in an explosion at work, Silvedene saved the day. Glad there’ll be another weapon in the arsenal.