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The effectiveness of ALHYDRAN is scientifically supported. ALHYDRAN is extensively tested in several medical institutions, university hospitals, burns centres and rehabilitation centres throughout Europe. As a result of this, the product has been widely used by specialists worldwide, for more than 15 years.

Scientific studies & publications

ALHYDRAN scientific study - Burns 2017 - Moisturisers in Scar Management following burn A servey report
Moisturisers in Scar Management following burn A servey report University of Adelaide (AU)

Publication in BURNS 2017

  • Meets the criteria for scar management
  • Positive effect on TEWL
  • Potentially positive effect on the scar outcome
View the study (PubMed)
ALHYDRAN scientific study - Scar management by means of occlusion
Scar management by means of occlusion Brandwondencentrum UZ Gent (BE)

Publication in BURNS 2013

  • A well-balanced, hydrating cream
  • Occlusive and hydrating properties
  • Suitable for for treatment of the disrupted skin barrier (e.g. scars)
View the study (PubMed)
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Application of Medical Moisture Retention Cream (ALHYDRAN), A New Option in the Treatment of Venous Eczema
Application of Medical Moisture Retention Cream (ALHYDRAN), A New Option in the Treatment of Venous Eczema Universiteit Maastricht

Publication in Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research

  • Effective, save and feasible in the treatment of venous eczema
  • Signs and symptoms diminished for all patients
  • Visibly improved skin hydration status in all patients
View the study (UM)

Clinical studies & publications

ALHYDRAN clinical study - Two years of experience with a new product based on Aloe Vera
Two years of experience with a new product based on Aloe Vera Burn Centre, University Hospital Ghent (BE)

Presented at EBA 2007

  • Better aesthetic outcome
  • Itching and use of medication reduced
  • More comfort for the patient
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Itching, is there a remedy?
Itching, is there a remedy? A pilot study with rehydration gel-creme in burnpatients Burn Centre Rotterdam (NL)

Presented at EBA 2007

  • Decreases itch intensity after burns
  • Improvement in quality of life
  • Better nights rest for children
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Application of Alhydran in the treatment of pathologic scars after cryoshape therapy
Application of Alhydran in the treatment of pathologic scars after cryoshape therapy Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hôpital Maternité de Metz (FR)

Dr. Ulberto Giovannini

  • Improvement of pathalogic scars
  • Less pain and itching
  • No intolerance or allergy
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Scars after large surface thermal burns
Scars after large surface thermal burns Burn Rehabilitation Centre, Bad Klosterlausnitz (DE)

Presented at bij EBA 2011

  • Succesful use in early maturation of scars
  • Reduces redness and skin tension
  • Can be combined with pressure therapy
View the study (PDF)
ALHYDRAN clinical study - A new option in the treatment of hypostatic eczema
ALHYDRAN®, a new option in the treatment of hypostatic eczema Maastricht University - Health and Primary Care (NL)

AALM Rondas & JMGA Schols

  • May decrease the topical use of corticosteroids.
  • Positive treatment effect
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Effect on scar treatment products
Effect of scar treatment products on unpleasant physical manifestations in patients suffering from extensive burn scarring Burn Rehabilitation Centre, Bad Klosterlausnitz (DE)

Presented at DAV 2010

  • Relieves itching
  • Decreases the sensation of tightness
  • Well tolerated scar treatment
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Development of a new brochure making aftercare of burns
Development of a new brochure making aftercare of burns understandible for patients Burn Centre, University Hospital Ghent (BE)

Presented at EBA 2013

  • ALHYDRAN is advised for all burn wounds
  • Better hydration than silicone gel
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Psychological wellbeing - scar
Psychological wellbeing - scar Wound Professional (UK)

Presented at EWMA 2014

  • Same occlusion as silicone gels
  • Also provides hydration
  • Improves the overall appearance of the scar
View the study (PDF)
ALHYDRAN clinical study - Use of Alhydran cream in the treatment of burn scars
Use of ALHYDRAN cream in the treatment of burn scars following a chemical explosion - a case study Scar and Burns Aftercare Department, Oosterbeek (NL)

Presented at EBA 2015

  • Succesful treatment of burns
  • Excellent clinical outcome
  • Improvement in itching, elasticity and redness
ALHYDRAN clinical study - The effect of a topical cream application on water distribution in healthy skin and burn scars
The effect of a topical cream application on water distribution in healthy skin and burn scars: pilot project OSCARE (BE)

Presented at EBA 2018

  • Increases the amount of water in the skin
  • Effect within 30 minutes
  • Also effective for scars

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