Foul Odors from Infected and Fungating
Wounds Are Among the Most Distressing Wound Symptoms
FORT
LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malodors from wounds can
create silent distress for patients and their caregivers. They can
isolate and nauseate individuals, exacerbating the healing process.
Cinesteam® offers an innovative way for patients to manage unwanted
odors and reclaim a higher quality of life.
There are many unpleasant side effects that come from a wound.
Pain, swelling, itchiness, drainage, and fevers are common. But one
symptom has been identified as the worst of all. According to
Gethin (via CD Medical Ltd), odor is the number one most
distressing symptom cited by patients and carers.
The issue goes beyond the smell itself, which is already
difficult for many to endure. Patients affected by malodorous
wounds (e.g., tumoral wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic foot, pressure
ulcers, post-surgery wounds, burns, etc.) often find themselves
resigned to their unwanted olfactory condition. They can feel
nauseous from the smell and can self-isolate. This leads to damaged
friendships and even subtle consequences, such as an inability to
use public transportation to move between locations.
Another study from the Journal of Tissue Viability found that
this often leads to a sense of resignation. This is why Cinesteam®
has developed a way to empower those managing chronic wound odor to
address the issue.
"Cinesteam is the first natural-based dressing designed to
manage malodorous wounds," explains Clémence Desjardin, Director of
Operations and Business Development at Cemag Care. "It is a
secondary dressing, meaning it does not come in contact with the
wound. Instead, it goes on top of the primary dressing, where its
proximity allows it to adsorb unwanted smells and replace it with a
sweet, cinnamon alternative. This can work wonders in improving the
quality of life of patients affected by malodorous wounds."
Cinesteam®'s innovative approach to wound malodor utilizes
cinnamon, thanks to its high capacity to neutralize odors and mask
them with its own smell. It is a groundbreaking development in an
area of healthcare that has, up to this point, been generally
overlooked.
About Cinesteam®:
Cinesteam® is a brand owned by a French pharmaceutical company
based in Paris, Cemag Care, which
was founded in 2016 by Dr. André Ulmann. The brand is built on an
innovative over-the-counter medical solution that uses a single
natural ingredient (cinnamon) as a secondary dressing for those
managing malodorous wounds from tumors, diabetic foot ulcers,
pressure ulcers, and more. Cinesteam® effectively masks unwelcome
odors and improves quality of life. (It does not heal the wound
itself). The patented concept was developed from 2015 to 2019 and
brought to market in Europe in
2020. NOTE: Cinesteam® is a class one medical device. Please read
the instructions before use. Learn more at cinesteamcare.com and
cemagcare.com.
Media Contact:
Clémence DESJARDIN, PhD
Business Development
Manager
55 rue de Turbigo – 75003 Paris – France
Tel : +33 (0) 1 86 22 02 22
Mob: +33 (0) 6 63 04 32 77
Fax : +33 (0)1 73 79 35 54
email: 383206@email4pr.com
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