Does raw honey help with hidradenitis suppurativa?
While raw honey has some beneficial properties, manuka honey is the type most commonly discussed and researched for HS wound care. Manuka honey has been FDA-approved for topical wound care and has shown promise in helping with HS lesions.
Manuka honey differs from regular Show Full Answer
Does raw honey help with hidradenitis suppurativa?
While raw honey has some beneficial properties, manuka honey is the type most commonly discussed and researched for HS wound care. Manuka honey has been FDA-approved for topical wound care and has shown promise in helping with HS lesions.
Manuka honey differs from regular raw honey because it comes from bees that pollinate the manuka bush flower. It contains much higher levels of methylglyoxal (up to 100 times more than other honeys), which gives it stronger antibacterial effects.
Research shows manuka honey can:
* Help control bacterial growth in open wounds
* Promote wound healing
* Reduce pain
* Minimize scarring
* Prevent infections without risk of antibiotic resistance
Many myHSteam members report positive results using medical-grade manuka honey under bandages. One member shared that their surgical wounds healed well with minimal scarring after using it for a few months. Another said their open wounds healed "almost overnight" when using manuka honey on Band-Aids.
However, it's important to note that regular raw honey hasn't been specifically studied for HS. If you want to try honey for wound care, look for medical-grade manuka honey with a UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) rating, which indicates the concentration of beneficial compounds.
Always talk to your doctor or dermatologist before trying any home remedies, even natural ones, as they can cause side effects in some people.
January 21
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