A few months ago, we organised a test-win promotion to get the L-Mesitran Soft wound gel. Now that the winners have tested the product extensively, they can tell you more about their experiences with this wound gel (WARNING: at the bottom, there are also photos of how the wounds healed).
What is L-Mesitran Soft wound gel?
L-Mesitran is a wound-healing product based on medicinal honey. It treats a variety of wounds, from small cuts to large infected wounds. Medicated honey follows a strict process to ensure quality, safety and effectiveness. This honey ointment has been proven to give remarkable results in wound treatment, such as its antibacterial and wound cleansing effects, reduction of inflammatory reactions, absorption of many wound fluids and optimisation of wound healing.
With 40% Medical Grade Honey, L-Mesitran Soft is less irritating than L-Mesitran Ointment (48% Medical Grade Honey), making it suitable for deeper wounds! L-Mesitran VET Soft wound gel contains hypoallergenic lanolin (Medilan®), propylene glycol, PEG 4000 and vitamins C & E. L-Mesitran Soft is a versatile wound care product that can be used in many different situations. It is ideally suited for both infected and non-infected wounds, making it broadly applicable for various types of injuries. For example, it can be used effectively in surgical wounds, where it helps to keep the wound clean and support the healing process.
L-Mesitran Soft is also helpful for wounds caused by trauma, such as bites, cuts, abrasions, stings or tears. It cares for and protects the skin while helping to prevent infections. In addition, it can be used for first- and second-degree burns, where it can relieve pain and promote healing.
Moreover, it is an excellent choice for insect bites, where it reduces irritation and prevents further inflammation. The product can even be used for wounds in or around the mouth, such as after extracting molars or teeth, or for broken corners of the mouth.
L-Mesitran Soft is additionally effective for various skin conditions, such as bacterial inflammation, ulcers, and mug. Even in wounds on animals' hooves, it can be used to promote recovery. Finally, it also helps treat wild flesh that develops after a wound by caring for the tissue and preventing further complications.
When L-Mesitran comes into contact with the wound, wound fluid is withdrawn from the surrounding tissue. This creates a moist wound healing environment. This stimulates wound healing through autolysis of necrosis and devitalised tissue, supports wound bed preparation and promotes epithelialisation.
Even more advantages of L-mesitran soft wound gel:
Antibacterial action
L-Mesitran wound ointment and wound gel is effective against a range of bacteria and fungi, such as Staphylococci, Pseudomonas, E. coli, Streptococci, antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA and VRE, Candida albicans and other fungi and yeasts. The honey ointment and wound gel is bacteriocidal. Moreover, the honey ointment and wound gel trap free oxygen radicals, which prevent optimal healing.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Studies show reduced inflammation, reduced oedema, decreasing fluid secretion and show a soothing effect in the wound and skin. An example is the immediate decreasing blister formation in 2nd-degree burns and consequently decrease in pain and pressure of wound fluid.
Debridant action
Autolysis of necrotic tissue and batter in the wound is stimulated by activation of the body's own enzymes and the osmotic action of honey. Wounds are thereby rapidly cleansed and prepared for tissue repair.
Stimulation of tissue growth
Honey promotes the formation of pure and healthy granulation tissue and optimises epithelialisation. It stimulates the angiogenesis and growth of fibroblasts and provides more oxygen, promoting tissue regeneration. The low pH (3 to 4) also ensures that more oxygen is released. Moreover, the amino acids, vitamins and easily absorbable sugars have a positive impact on wound healing.
Odour-neutralising effect
Unpleasant wound odour is caused by waste products produced by bacteria. Due to the rapid antibacterial effect of L-Mesitran, the number of waste products decreases and the odour disappears.
The different experiences with L-Mesitran Soft wound gel:
Julie Vegt's experience:
‘A while ago, I won the L-Mesitran soft wound gel at Hypostore and got to try it out
It is a very fine gel. It is very liquid which makes it easy to spread. I used it on a scar from a splint he already had. See the photos. There is not really a big difference to be seen. I do feel that the skin has renewed/recovered. In fact, in the middle of the scar there was a kind of piece of skin of a weird texture. This ran from top to bottom. At first I thought this could still be sutures but the vet said it wasn't. In the last picture, you can see that this has really come up and sat on the skin, whereas before it was really still there. It is now also only in the middle. This is now also letting go of the skin. As you can see, it hasn't helped with hair growth (yet).
I have not yet been able to try the gel on other wounds for a long time, but as soon as my horse has a new wound, I immediately reach for this gel. I did the same today when he had another small wound. Mainly because it contains honey, and I believe honey works best. I am very happy to have been able to test this gel and am very satisfied with it!’
Sanne's experience:
'In late October 2023, my horse sustained a wound on the fetlock of her hind leg in the paddock. The vet cleaned and bandaged the wound, after which my horse had to be on stable rest to prevent the wound from reopening due to movement.
Every few days, I re-bandaged, cleaned and treated the wound with L-Mesitran Soft wound gel. After just one day of use, I saw a huge difference! I repeated this routine until 11 January, and the result is impressive: the wound has healed completely. Below you can clearly see how the wound improved over the course of the treatment.
For my horse, L-Mesitran has worked great, and I now always make sure I have a jar in my tack locker. I also use it for smaller wounds and even for mug, for which it also proves very effective.’
Maxime van der Horst's experience:
‘My horse had sustained a wound on both eyes. As a result, I immediately started applying L-Mesitran wound gel. I am very satisfied with the result, after 2-3 days it already looked very nice, the ointment makes it heal without scabs and the antibacterial effect keeps dirt out. You only need a thin layer. I have a young horse that often has wounds or things, in fact, since I have had him, I always immediately grab the L-Mesitran. When I had to apply splint cream once a day on a shaved leg, I soon noticed that the skin opened up because it was very heavy stuff. After 3 days, I then applied L-Mesitran every morning and the vet's cream in the evening, the cream kept the spot cared for and calm which allowed me to finish the cure. Without that wound ointment, I would have had to stop after a few days otherwise.’
