Burn wounds

Severe burns (second- and third-degree burns) almost always result in scarring. While the skin may eventually close, the healing process is far from complete. Burn scars often remain tight, red, itchy, and painful, and can limit mobility if located near joints. That is why proper scar aftercare is essential.

ALHYDRAN is not a first-aid burn cream. Instead, ALHYDRAN supports long-term aftercare of burn scars once the wound has closed. It hydrates the disrupted skin barrier, reduces symptoms such as redness and itching, and improves the overall appearance of scars.

Why do burns leave scars?

Second-degree burns penetrate into the dermis, often leading to blisters and long-term scarring.
Third-degree burns destroy deeper skin structures. Even after surgery or skin grafting, visible scars are almost inevitable.

While first-degree burns (such as mild sunburn) heal without scarring, deeper burns require specialist care once the wound is closed. This is where ALHYDRAN makes the difference.

Rduces itching, redness and pain
Makes the skin more supple
Helps prevent scar formation

Symptoms caused by burn scars

Burn scars can cause persistent problems long after the initial injury:

Tightness or pulling sensations
Reduced mobility near joints
Itchy and painful skin
Persistent redness or discolouration
Raised or thickened scar tissue (hypertrophic scars or keloids)

These symptoms are not just cosmetic; they impact daily comfort and quality of life.

Customer reviews

ALHYDRAN is a great product. I'm using it after an ugly burn on my hand. The visual result is fantastic! Never thought it would be that good. Thanks.

Chris

Recently I had a serious accident, now I have 1st and 2nd degree burns on my chest and stomach. After applying ALHYDRAN I felt a strong relief of the itching, pain and dryness of my bandaged skin. Within a few days my skin became smoother and the scars faded.

Robby

I have used ALHYDRAN cream for a burn on my hand. The burn has healed nicely and is nearly no longer visible.

Sylvia

How Does ALHYDRAN Help Burn Scars?

ALHYDRAN combines fresh Aloe Vera gel with high-quality ingredients that provide:

Deeply hydrate the skin to restore moisture balance
Reduce trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) by forming a semi-occlusive barrier
Relieve common scar symptoms such as redness, itching and pain
Improve skin elasticity and suppleness to reduce tightness and discomfort
Support long-term healing and help improve the appearance of burn scars

When should you use ALHYDRAN?

Only after wound closure: ALHYDRAN is not suitable for open wounds. Begin application once the skin is fully closed and dry.
For long-term scar care: Apply regularly to burn scars, grafted skin, and the surrounding area.
During sun exposure: Burn scars are highly sensitive to UV rays. Use ALHYDRAN SPF 30 to hydrate the skin and protect it from further damage caused by sunlight.

1,5 year after wound closure

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After 4 months ALHYDRAN

Hot water burn

Improves skin flexibility
Reduces itching and redness

9 days after burn

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After 1 year ALHYDRAN

Flame burn

Excellent color results
Improved elasticity of the scar

2 days after accident

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After 14 months ALHYDRAN

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Second degree burn

Skin improved rapidly
Itching disappeared immediately

Literature references

We believe it is important that the claims we make have a solid basis. The information is based on various sources:

Scar management by means of occlusion and hydration: A comparative study of silicones versus a hydration gel-cream.
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Publication: Burns 2013
Author(s): Hoeksema H, de Vos M, Verbelen J, Pirayesh A, Monstrey S.

Moisturisers in scar management following burn: A servey report.
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Publication: Burns 2017
Author(s): Klotz T, Kurmis R, Munn Z, Heath K, Greenwood J.

Two years of experience with a new product based on aloe vera for hydration of burn scars.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, Budapest, Hungary, 2007
Author(s): S. Monstrey, MD, PhD, A. Pirayesh, MD, E. Lambrecht, RN, S. Lauwaert, RN, J. Verbelen, RN, MN, H. Hoeksema, RC
Institution: Burn Centre, University Hospital Ghent, Belgium

‘Itching, is there a remedy?’ a pilotstudy with a rehydration gel-cream in burnpatients.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, Budapest, Hungary, 2007 & The International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI), Montreal, Canada, 2008
Author(s): H.J. van Kempen, RN, BHSc, J. Dokter, MD, I.M.M.H. Oen, MD
Institution: Burn Centre Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Effect of scar treatment products on unpleasant physical manifestations in patients suffering from extensive burn scarring.
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Publication: Presented at German-speaking Working Group for Burn Treatment (DAV), Styria, Austria, 2010
Author(s): Dr. med. Hans Ziegenthaler
Institution: Burn Rehabilitation Centre, Bad Klosterlausnitz, Germany,

Scars after large surface thermal burns – Registration of Quality of Life and therapeutic influence of Alhydran.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, The Hague, the Netherlands, 2011
Author(s): Dr. med. Hans Ziegenthaler
Institution: Burn Rehabilitation Centre, Bad Klosterlausnitz, Germany

Application of Alhydran in the treatment of pathologic scars after cryoshape therapy.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, The Hague, the Netherlands, 2011
Author(s): Dr. Uberto Giovannini
Institution: Dep. of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Metz, France

Development of a new brochure making aftercare of burns more understandable for patients.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, Vienna, Austria, 2013
Author(s): Henk Hoeksema, Katrien van Gastel, Veerle van Geertruy, Pieter Lafaire, Jozef Verbelen, Stan Monstrey
Institution: Burn Centre, University Hospital Ghent, Belgium

Psychological wellbeing – Scar.
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Publication: Presented at European Wound Management Association (EWMA) congress, Madrid, Spain, 2014
Author(s): Wound professional, United Kingdom, Stuart Ashman, Sara-Jane Kray, Tyne & Wear, UK.

Use of Alhydran cream in the treatment of burn scars following a chemical explosion – a case study.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, Hannover, Germany, 2015
Author(s): Rina Rijkenberg
Institution: Scar and Burns Aftercare Department, Oosterbeek, the Netherlands

The effect of a topical cream application on water distribution in healthy skin and burn scars: pilot project.
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Publication: Presented at European Burn Assosiation (EBA) congress, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 2018
Author(s): P. Moortgat, M. Anthonissen, J. Meirte, U. van Daele, T. van Hullebusch, C. Lafaire, L. de Cuyper, K. Maertens
Institution: OSCARE – Organisation for burns, scar after-care and research, Antwerp, Belgium,

International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management.
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Publication: Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2002
Author(s): Mustoe TA, et al.

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Burn wounds

Why do burns leave scars?

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Symptoms caused by burn scars

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How Does ALHYDRAN Help Burn Scars?