Scientific evidence

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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