[The moist wound healing system in an experiment and clinical practice]

We compared two types of moisture-retentive dressings (dressings that are capable of maintaining a moist environment) in wound healing. The conventional method of using an impregnated gauze in combination with a moist wound dressing was compared with TenderWet. First, we report results from an in vitro study and an animal experiment that included assessment of reepithelization and incidence of wound infection. Secondly, we discuss our experience using TenderWet in a clinical setting. Two cases of deep dermal burns are described and documented in detail. The results of our work suggest that a moist wound environment is more effective in facilitating wound healing than conventional methods.