Silver Healing

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. Allergic reactions to silver are extremely rare.

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. All SilverHealing™ plasters are very skin-friendly. 

Silver's allergenic potential is extremely low. There are 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. Studies show that Elastoplast SilverHealing™ plasters are skin-friendly.

No, it isn't. Elastoplast SilverHealing™ has an antiseptic effect. Therefore, pre-treatment of wounds is not necessary. Using ointments and creams may actually decrease the antiseptic effect.