SilverHealing

The use of silver has one big advantage: it reduces the risk of infection from the very beginning. Wound infections are the major cause of wound healing disturbances. And wound infections are common - up to 50% of acute wounds become infected! A silver wound pad destroys germs to help prevent infection.

Yes, there is. Silver has been used in hospitals for years. Many clinical studies demonstrate the benefits of silver.

Silver is a clinically proven, broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. It kills nearly all relevant bacteria and fungi.

Yes, it is. Unlike many other antiseptics, silver is very skin-friendly and designed not to stick to the wound.

Actually, Elastoplast SilverHealing is especially beneficial for you! You may know that diabetes is a disease that frequently causes wound healing problems. Wounds take longer to heal and have a higher risk of infection. This is where silver steps in: it reduces the risk of infection from the very beginning.

Silver's allergenic potential is extremely low. There exist only a few recorded cases of allergy in people who have been in constant contact with high concentrations of silver – for example silversmiths or silver miners. Most people who believe they have a silver allergy actually have an allergic reaction to nickel, because silver used for jewellery often contains nickel. Standardized testing confirmed that Elastoplast SilverHealing Plasters & Dressings are skin-friendly.

No, it isn't. Elastoplast SilverHealing combines the antiseptic effect of silver and moist wound healing. Therefore, pre-treatment of wounds is not necessary. Using ointments and creams may actually decrease antimicrobial activity.