Scientific proof

The effectiveness of ALHYDRAN has been scientifically proven. 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

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)

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)

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

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

View the study (PDF)

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

Case Studies

In the Case Studies, professionals show how they sue the cream. The study focuses on the treatment of one patient. View the diagnosis, symptoms and personal experience of the practitioner and patient when using ALHYDRAN.

Scientific proof

Scientific studies & publications

Clinical studies & publications

Case Studies

12 days after surgery

After 9 months of treatment

Surgery scar

1.5 years after combustion

After 4 months of treatment

Hot water burn

9 days after burn

After 1 year of treatment

Burn from flame

2 days after the accident

After 14 months of treatment

2nd degree burn

1 day after burn

After 14 days of treatment

Hot water burn

Immediately after combustion

After 6 months of treatment

Burn from explosion

Immediately after radiotherapy

After 5 days of treatment

Radiation (aftercare)

Immediately after radiotherapy

After 2 months of treatment

Radiation (aftercare)

Immediately after PlexR procedure

After 5 weeks of treatment

Soft surgery (aftercare)

Immediately after surgery

After 10 days of treatment

Chronic wound

After use 5-Fluorouracil

After 14 days of treatment

Actinic keratosis

On PDT therapy

After 7 days of treatment

Multiple actinic keratosis

After cryotherapy (freezing)

After 14 days of treatment

Actinic keratosis

Immediately after skin removal

After 1 year of treatment

Skin graft

Before using ALHYDRAN

After 2 weeks of treatment

Atopic eczema

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