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The closing of a wound is a complicated process in which many factors impact on the skin’s recovery. 

Skin complaints due to wounds

Itching during wound healing
Dry skin around wound edges
Difficult wound healing
Inflammation of the wound

An important factor in wound healing is the health and cleanliness of the surrounding skin (the edges of the wound). This is because a new layer of skin has to grow from the edge of the wound to close it. If the edge of the wound is not healthy and clean, the wound can become even more severely damaged.

Alhydran forms a protective layer over this important but delicate skin. It can be used to protect, hydrate and care for both the edges of wounds and the newly-closed skin.

Recovery of the skin in wounds

Many factors influence the complicated healing process of an acute or chronic wound. When you have a wound, it is important to properly protect and care for the wound edge and surrounding skin (peri-wound). Especially in the case of complex and chronic wounds.

The new layer of skin grows from the wound edge, which eventually closes the wound. If the wound edge is not healthy or clean, it may delay healing or further damage the wound.

Skin barrier

A wound affects the skin barrier. The skin barrier ensures good and natural moisture balance. When your skin is damaged, your body loses moisture excessively. This can cause dry skin around the wound.

Wounds can release a lot of fluid. This can cause softened skin but also increases the risk of infections by bacteria entering the wound.

In addition, the newly closed skin is vulnerable. There is a greater risk of damage to this new skin layer than with healthy skin.