Thank you cassandra for attending the seminar. i hope you have had an opportunity to use the wonderful ointment on scatches, burns and the like. The immediate cessation of crying of the small child who has fallen down and skinned his knee is a particular relief. Covering the ointment with a high quality bandage such as Nexcare (3M) which comes in a variety of sizes makes dressing the wound a snap. Unless a dressing gets wet or loose, leaving it in place for three days is superior to daily changes. The honey prevents infection and the wound matrix progresses to healing without scabbing and with consequent reduction in scarring. This ointment can be used on painful anal hemorrhoids which are just varicose veins where one least wants them. The sugars shrink them as well as OTC prepartions costing more money and the antibacterial action guards against infection. Apply after every stool or when pain or itching return as needed. Any lesion not improving after 3 days needs a qualified practitioner to diagnose and treat it, however. The ointment is good to apply before hiking or skiing to prevent blisters and chafing. Simple chaffing of the genitalia from overuse is well-treated with this ointment. Stinging and/or redness which persist with the ointment however, are more serious, possible manifestations of sexually transmitted disease requiring an exam with a qualified practitioner. Stinging, as opposed to itching, is a “neuropathic” symptom typical of genital herpes. Since this infection is communicable and treatable, a prompt call to your primary care practice is advised.

Send us any before and after pictures and we will post them! Allen Dennison, M.D.