Comparing Honey and Alcohol as Skin Disinfectants in Children Aged 2 to 12 Years

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of honey as a topical skin antiseptic compared to alcohol in children aged 2 to 12 years with healthy skin. The study aims to explore honeys potential benefits as a natural product with antimicrobial, antioxidant, immune-modulator, wound healing, and synbiotic effects, especially given concerns about alcohols impact on skin microbiota and antibiotic resistance. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving 70% isopropyl alcohol and the other receiving honey applied to a 3 cm by 3 cm area on the dorsum of the hand. Skin swabs will be collected from the area before and 20 seconds after the application to assess the disinfectant effect. The study uses a double-blind design to compare the effectiveness and safety of honey versus alcohol. During the study, children will undergo skin swabbing for microbiological analysis. Researchers will assess the efficacy of honey as a disinfectant in comparison to alcohol over a 3-month period. Safety and tolerability will be monitored, and participants skin condition will be observed. The total participation time aligns with the primary outcome measurement period of three months.

A Comparative Study Between Honey and Alcohol as Topical Skin Disinfectant