- Intelligent hydrogel forms a barrier on the wound, creating an ideal environment for healing1
- Accelerates wound healing, helping to prevent infections1,2,3
- Offers immediate, cooling pain relief1
THE SECRET TO HEALING WOUNDS, COMPLETELY
Wounds are a part of life, and can happen from cuts, scrapes, burns or bites. To reduce the risk of infections, proper wound care is essential – but do you know how to properly care for a wound to ensure safe, complete healing?
These are some common facts and fictions relating to wound care.
Know the difference!
Fiction/ Myth | Fact | |
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My first aid kit has antiseptic and plasters, that’s enough for wound care. | Wounds heal best in a moist environment, as hydration enhances angiogenesis and collagen synthesis, which aids in healing.4 By keeping a wound care hydrogel (like Dermatix® Wound Care) at home, you can properly treat wounds when they happen to accelerate the wound healing process1, 2, 3 and prevent further infection.1 | |
Wounds need to be kept dry. | Wounds heal best in an optimal moist environment, as hydration enhances angiogenesis and collagen synthesis, which aids in healing.4 | |
To prevent infections, simply clean the wound and cover it. | Cleaning the wound isn’t enough, you also need a wound care treatment (like Dermatix® Wound Care) to form a dynamic barrier on the wound to prevent further infection.1 | |
With proper care, wounds won’t leave scars. | Proper wound care can reduce the risk of infections, but depending on the wound, a scar may still appear. | |
After the wound heals, there’s nothing else that can be done, even if a scar has formed. | You can use a clinically proven silicon hydrogel1 scar treatment brand (like Dermatix® Ultra or Dermatix® Ultra Kids) to lighten, flatten and soften5,6,7 scars after the wound has fully healed and the scab has fallen off. |
WHY CHOOSE DERMATIX® WOUND CARE?
HELPS TO PREVENT INFECTIONS
ACCELERATES HEALING
IMMEDIATE PAIN RELIEF
DIRECT COOLING
THE SCIENCE OF WOUND HEALING
THE 3-STEP GUIDE TO HEALING WOUNDS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the restrictions on the use of Dermatix® Wound Care?
- Do not use if you are hypersensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients. In some cases, irritation has been reported. If irritation or an allergic reaction occurs, stop using the product immediately and consult your healthcare professional.
- Do not use the Dermatix® Wound Care on face, lips, eyes, eyelids or mucosa. If the product comes into contact with eyes, immediately rinse thoroughly with water.
- For external use only.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Dermatix® Wound Care is not suitable for large grazes (larger than 20 cm2).
- Always consult a physician:
- - For larger, extensive or very deep wounds
- - Infected wounds
- - In case of slow healing wounds or in wounds with the risk of complications
- Do not use the product after expiry date.
- There are no data on use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor, if you want to use the Dermatix® Wound Care during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not use on chronic wounds for which moist environment is not recommended. Consult your doctor for the appropriate care of chronic wounds.
- Do not use on highly exuding wounds.
- Do not use on infected wounds.
- Data on File. Oystershell Laboratories. Appendix 39.
- Tan ST and Dosan R. Open Dermatol J 2019;13:34-40.
- Korting HC, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2011;25(2):130-7
- Data on File. Oystershell Laboratories. Appendix 42 - (Frans Meuleneire 2009)
- Yun IS, et al. Aesth Plast Surg (2013) 37:1176-1181
- Chernoff WG, et al. Aesth Plast Surg 2007;31:495-500
- Fulton JE. Silicone gel sheeting for the prevention and management of evolving hypertrophic and keloid scars. Dermatol Surg 1995;21:947-951
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