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All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Vianna(f): 3:37pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Its called Maggot therapy. Its a type of biotherapy involving the introduction of live, disinfected maggots (fly larvae) into the non-healing skin and soft tissue wound of a human or animal for the purpose of cleaning out the necrotic (dead) tissue within a wound (debridement) and disinfection. Pressure ulcers (bed sores), venous stasis ulcers (common in people with leg swelling, varicose veins, or blood clots), neuropathic foot ulcers (often found in diabetics), post-surgery wounds, or traumatic injury wounds can all benefit. How does it work? Maggots can’t properly digest living tissue. They eat only necrotic, or dead, tissue. These medical-grade maggots have the natural instinct to crawl away from living skin to find dead matter, which they consume before moving on to find more necrotic tissue. Once the necrotic tissue is all gone, they will leave the host body on their own in search of other sources. When used for maggot therapy, these larvae are place on the wound site for two to three days, typically contained within the affected area by a wound dressing that keeps them from migrating. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Vianna(f): 3:40pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
One of the greatest benefits of maggot therapy is “debridement,” or cleansing wounds of dead and infected tissue. But maggots also release enzymes that help disinfect the wound, stimulate the growth of healthy tissue, and dissolve biofilm,which is a collection of microbial cells that form on the surface of wounds, making it difficult for antimicrobial agents to enter. 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Vianna(f): 3:44pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
The thought about being eaten alive is scary but Maggot therapy doesn't hurt , its completely safe and hygienic . [img]https://i./72yg.gif[/img] 3 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by damtan(m): 3:51pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
heeeeh, Vianna don come again o 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Lekison(m): 3:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Good info....but having maggots on my body will be the last solution...(yuk!) 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Vianna(f): 3:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
In maggot therapy, large numbers of small maggots consume necrotic tissue far more precisely than is possible in a normal surgical operation, and can debride a wound in a day or two. The area of a wound's surface is typically increased with the use of maggots due to the undebrided surface not revealing the actual underlying size of the wound. They derive nutrients through a process known as "extracorporeal digestion" by secreting a broad spectrum of proteolytic enzymes that liquefy necrotic tissue, and absorb the semi-liquid result within a few days. In an optimum wound environment maggots molt twice, increasing in length from 1–2 mm to 8–10 mm, and in girth, within a period of 48–72 hours by ingesting necrotic tissue, leaving a clean wound free of necrotic tissue when they are removed. 1 Like 3 Shares
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Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by tayebest(m): 4:01pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
OP add graphics to your caption na! 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Mathematical(f): 4:12pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
This bio-therapy is scientifically true and mostly used by Indians. Maggot therapy is utilized for wound debridement and disinfection. They consume the necrotic (dead) tissue in wound and release some antibiotic chemicals which cleans up and disinfects the wound. There are certain protocols in place for the use of fly larvae therapy, which is not common and not every of the MAGGOT species eats only dead tissue. Which is why the bio-therapy is suitable for treating non healing moist, exudating wounds with sufficient oxygen not the (METAPHYSICAL) wound village people invoked. 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Nickymezor(f): 5:43pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Hmmmmmm...wat a thread, feel lik throwing up. 11 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by dominique(f): 6:46pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
I saw a documentary about it once on CBS reality. Very irritating, but the before and after transformation was remarkable. All the dead skin and infected scar tissues were eaten away leaving a clean wound. By the time the wound healed, the skin looked very clear. This op and irritating photos though, don't they make your skin crawl? 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Factfinder1(m): 6:52pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
I feel like vomiting right now 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by willi926(m): 6:52pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Jesus ooo 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by dynicks(m): 6:52pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
great.... |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Olalan(m): 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Hmmmm, very few people will allow this therapy 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Vianna: Thanks for sharing I guess like that saying goes: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger... 1 Like |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Olumax3028: 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Uhmm |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Alwaysking: 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
puke 1 Like |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by ibori1(m): 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Kellibae(f): 6:53pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by datola: 6:54pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Ayama! 7 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by NovaCare: 6:54pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
This method was one of the ancient ways of healing wounds and gangrenous ulcers before antibiotics which are beginning to fail because of resistant bacteria and viruses took over! Nature has the answer to absolute healing and wellbeing but of course, some people (Pharma corporations) want to keep smiling to the bank at the detriment of people's health. For genuine and effective laboratory-prepared Colloidal Silver....check my sig 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by damiz(m): 6:54pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Chai |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Yemicrakz1: 6:54pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
This can't be used in Nigeria, forget! |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Caseless: 6:54pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Oja mi lara 4 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Betakeshi: 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Just lost my appetite 3 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Beehshorp(m): 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
I rather amputate the affected area.. Wtf is this 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Amarabae(f): 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
What exactly is irritating about this picture posted by op? Is it just me or I don't see anything irritating here.toughen up you crackers-hearted 20 Likes |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by kolafolabi(m): 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
It looks scary jare 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Goahead(m): 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
What?! That nearly threw me off balance. Wtf 1 Like |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by Ofodirinwa: 6:55pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Ironically, white people stole this idea from Africa only 15 years ago. |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by HolyHero: 6:56pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Yuck 1 Like |
Re: All You Need To Know About Using Maggots In Healing Wounds (PHOTOS) by babajeje123(m): 6:57pm On Jun 24, 2018 |
Yuck 1 Like |
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