Tea tree oil (TTO) has been recognized for its effectiveness in treating infected burns, insect bites, and promoting wound healing. This clinical study aimed to compare the impact of Tea tree oil dressings versus conventional ones in the healing process of second degree burns wounds.

This quasi-experimental comparative controlled clinical trial was conducted at the Burn Unit of Ras-Elteen General Hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. A purposive sample of 30 adult patients with second-degree burns on the chest, abdomen, upper limbs (excluding hands), and lower limbs (excluding feet) was enrolled from the Emergency and Outpatient Departments. Participants were sequentially assigned to two equal groups:

Control group (n=15): Received conventional dressings (sterile gauze with silver sulfadiazine).

Study group (n=15): Received topical 10% tea tree oil (TTO) ointment applied directly to wounds.Wounds were cleansed with sterile normal saline (0.9%), and non-viable tissue was debrided.

Dressings were changed every other day unless soiled or damp. Burns near joints were maintained in functional positions.Wound assessment was performed on days 7, 14, and 21 post-treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient willing to participate and communicate
• Newly admitted with recent 2nd-degree burns (superficial or deep) involving ≤10% of TBSA
• Length of hospital stay of 10 days

Exclusion Criteria:

Any associated illnesses that may affect wound healing, such as:

• Diabetes mellitus (DM)
• Immune disorders
• Pre-existing skin conditions (e.g., eczema)

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