How to treat bedsores with Honeypatch?

A pressure sore is a form ofskin ulcer which occurs following constant and repeated pressure, for example linked to immobilization.

Pressure sores evolve according to 4 stages of severity, ranging from redness (erythema) to chronic, deep wounds producing exudate (oozing fluid). It is very important to take preventative measures against the appearance of bedsores. Range HONEYPATCH offers gentle and natural treatments composed of suitable healing honey and beeswax.

From prevention to treatment of pressure sores at each stage of development.

What are pressure sores?

Bedsores are wounds which appear in people who lack mobility, that is to say people who have to lie in bed for a long time or who cannot move well and remain immobilized in an armchair.

They are caused by the compression of tissues between the bones and the bed or chair on which the patient is resting. This excessive pressure is exerted especially in certain places of the body where the bones are flush with the skin: the heels, the lower back, the axes, the top of the buttocks (the sacrum), the feet and the malleoli and the head.

The lack of blood supply to these vessels crushed blood then causes the process of appearance and development of these wounds, these skin ulcers.
Certain conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, lack of oxygen, burns, humidity favor the appearance of bedsores.

HONEYPATCH natural solutions against bedsores:

To prevent and treat pressure sores HONEYPATCH has developed a range of patches.

We recommend :

OUR BALM HONEYPATCH for the early stage (Stage 1)
The application of our DRY model patch for a grade 2 pressure sore
The application of our MOIST model patch for pressure ulcers grade 3 and 4

HONEYPATCH products are also indicated for diabetic patients.

Order one tracking log to follow the progress of the HONEYPATCH treatment and benefit from an adapted care protocol.

THE bedsores, very susceptible to infections require plenty of time to heal. Bee products offer a gentle, natural and effective solution.

Pressure sores, how do they appear and how do they progress?

One of the difficulties about pressure sores is that they are sores that start internally. The skin becomes necrotic and the process is already in action when the first redness appears.

Pressure sores appear and are categorized by 4 evolutionary stages:

Stage 1: erythema of the area concerned. The skin is intact but redness persistent appear.

Stage 2: The skin loses part of its thickness and blisters appear in the area concerned

Stage 3: The skin loses all its thickness but does not reach the surrounding tissues. This is a superficial ulceration of the skin.

Stage 4: A deep ulceration of the skin with significant tissue destruction. Destruction can affect muscles, bones, tendons and joints.

It is very important to determine the stage of development of the pressure sore to allow appropriate treatment.

How to avoid pressure sores? How to prevent their appearance?

The process of developing bedsores, and therefore crushing blood vessels, starts deep down. Redness and sores only appear after a certain time. It is therefore very important to prevent their occurrence. The longer a person remains immobilized on a pressure point, the more serious the injuries will be..

Here are some tips to apply to people who are bedridden or immobilized:

1) Change position regularly. Sitting or lying down for several hours without moving can cause pressure sores to appear.

2) Repeat massages on pressure areas several times a day

3) Ensure a hydration and appropriate nutrition, healthy and sufficient

4) There are specially designed mattresses and cushions for the prevention of pressure sores. Supports that are too soft or too hard are strongly discouraged.

5) In the event of urinary incontinence, care must be taken to avoid permanent humidity. It would cause maceration of the skin which would weaken the tissues.

6) Avoid rubbing the skin too rigorously and aggravating the condition of the tissues. A gentle massage with cream protecting the skin from external aggressions. THE BALM HONEYPATCH containing beeswax and olive oil forms a protective barrier.

7) Avoid local heating of the skin, for example when using a hairdryer.

We draw your attention to the fact that "When prevention fails and a pressure sore forms, it is all the more important to continue preventive measures and reinforce them (...) The essential measures are the application of alternate mobilization, the use of pressure reducing mattresses and cushions as well as heel protection devices".